Jeffery R. Ratliff

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Sports Editor at Northwest Signal

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Swanton's Adam Lemon is in the Player Spotlight

3 days ago | northwestsignal.net | Jeffery R. Ratliff

SWANTON — Playing baseball has always been a family affair for Swanton senior Adam Lemon. Starting to play the game at an early age, Lemon’s father, Jonathan Lemon, and grandfather, Tom Shelly, were his first coaches. His dad has been an assistant coach for the Bulldogs the past three seasons. “I have played since I was five years old,” said Adam Lemon. “It’s something I have enjoyed for the longest time. My dad, mom and grandad always pushed me to do better.
Wildcats roll past Springfield

3 days ago | northwestsignal.net | Jeffery R. Ratliff

NAPOLEON — The Wildcats scored in every inning and Trey Rubinstein pitched a complete game, as Napoleon defeated Springfield 12-2 in five innings during a Northern Lakes League Cardinal Division game Monday at Booster Field at Napoleon High School. Napoleon jumped to an early lead with four runs in the first inning. The Cats added a run in each the second and third innings and then closed the game with three runs in each the fourth and fifth innings to force the mercy rule.
Raleigh and Miller lead the Mariners past the Reds 5-3

1 week ago | northwestsignal.net | Jeffery R. Ratliff

CINCINNATI (AP) — Cal Raleigh hit two more homers and Bryce Miller pitched five sharp innings, helping the Seattle Mariners beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-3 on Wednesday night. Raleigh hit a solo drive from each side of the plate. The catcher has five homers in his last five games, giving him 100 for his career. Dylan Moore had two hits and scored two runs for the Mariners in their fifth win in six games. Randy Arozarena and J.P. Crawford each had two hits and drove in a run.
Lady Cats cruise past Southview

1 week ago | bryantimes.com | Jeffery R. Ratliff

NAPOLEON — The Lady Cats scored 14 runs in the fourth inning, breaking open a close game and cruising to a 16-1 Northern Lakes League Cardinal Division win in five innings over Southview Monday at Napoleon High School. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. “Hitting is so contagious, especially with these girls,” said Napoleon softball coach Chad Gregory.
Error-prone Bobcats fall at Napoleon

1 week ago | sent-trib.com | Jeffery R. Ratliff

By Jeffery RatliffNorthwest SignalNAPOLEON — Napoleon sent 15 batters to the plate — 10 before recording an out — in the sixth inning, scoring 12 runs to erase Bowling Green’s 5-3 lead and post a 15-5 win Monday night at Booster Field on the campus of Napoleon High School. Napoleon (4-1) had nine hits in the inning, including three bunt singles and two more infield hits. The Wildcats also took advantage of three Bobcat errors in the inning. Bowling Green (4-6) had eight total errors in the game.
Lady Patriots win Eisenhart Invitational

1 week ago | bryantimes.com | Jeffery R. Ratliff

DEFIANCE — Winning the 4x400, the final event, Patrick Henry held off Archbold to win the Bob Eisenhart Invitational Saturday at Tinora High School. With the 4x400 relay team of Mia Amador, Ada Christman, Carys Crossland and Karlie Gubernath closing the meet with a first-place time of 4:14.62, the Lady Patriots claimed the title with 98.5 points. Archbold was runner-up with 89.5 points, followed by Fairview with 67 points and Wayne Trace with 62.5 points.
Lady Cats delayed with game tied after 11 innings

1 week ago | bryantimes.com | Jeffery R. Ratliff

NAPOLEON - Tied at 3 after 11 innings, the Lady Cats' Northern Lakes League crossover softball game with Northview was postponed due to darkness Friday night at Napoleon High School. The Lady Cats scored all three of their runs in the third inning, while Northview scored a pair of runs in the sixth inning and tied the game in the seventh, forcing extra innings. Carmen Rupp singled with one out to get Napoleon's third inning started.
Wildcats shake off rust, top Liberty Center

2 weeks ago | northwestsignal.net | Jeffery R. Ratliff

NAPOLEON — With the temperature dropping fast, and the weather forecast not looking great for the next couple of days, Napoleon and Liberty Center scheduled a game Monday at Booster Field. Both teams struggled with the cold, windy conditions, especially early, but the Wildcats’ offense, which scored in every inning but the sixth, remained hot, as the Wildcats posted a 10-2 nonleague win over the Tigers. “It was important that we played today,” said Napoleon baseball coach Eric Sprague.
Lady Cats rally for first NLL win

2 weeks ago | northwestsignal.net | Jeffery R. Ratliff

NAPOLEON — After invading Fremont Ross scored a run in the top of the sixth inning to tie the game, the Lady Cats answered in the bottom of the frame, scoring four runs and posting a 6-2 Northern Lakes League Cardinal Division win over the Little Giants Monday at Napoleon High School. Fremont Ross tied the game with a double and single with one out. The runner advanced to third on the play at home, but Napoleon starting pitcher Arianna Kiessling struck out the next two batters to end the threat.
Owen Espinoza is in the Player Spotlight

2 weeks ago | bryantimes.com | Jeffery R. Ratliff

NAPOLEON — Leadership comes in many forms. There are the vocal leaders, commanding respect with their words. Those that lead by example, showing great work ethic for teammates to follow. Then there are those whose mere presence provides leadership. That is Napoleon senior Owen Espinoza, who has led the Wildcats on the football field and the baseball diamond the past three seasons.