Welcome to the 2000 Season!

The 2000 Season is over, and ALL of the Cubs showed a TON of improvement this year!  Our last game was very exciting... the Cubs had the lead through 4 innings... holding the Giants to 4 runs in the first inning.  The Cubs scored the maximum 7 runs in the first 4 innings, and made some very nice defensive plays to keep the lead for most of the game.  Unfortunately, the fifth inning was a long one... the Giants batted around their order, and the Cubs couldn't make an out.  The coaches called the game at 9:15 PM due to the fact that it was getting dark.  Yes... the Cubs didn't get their last ups, and yes, it is likely that they would have batted as well or better in the last inning and possibly overtaken the lead again, but remember - the bottom line is TO HAVE FUN!!

Our returning players from last year have shown improvement and leadership this year.  Zach Sumen is really hitting the ball this year, surprising everyone - including the other teams and his coaches!  Zach showed a lot of hustle on the bases, as well as in the field.  Kera Hilliard, Nicole Meyer and Laura Speck also hit the ball well this season.  New team members Jacob Corsi, Alfonso Taylor and  Kara Parish also led the Cubs in hitting.  I was VERY impressed with Allie Hvisdos, Alexis Uber, Katie McBeath and Emily Roberts' ability to get on base on almost every at bat this year!  GREAT JOB!!!

Our infielders improved, with Demetrius Collier making key plays from the pitcher's mound.  Demetrius lead our defense, and also set a good example of sportsmanship.  Other players that showed infield improvement were Kara Parish, Alexis Uber, Alfonso Taylor, Allie Hvisdos, Jacob Corsi and Laura Speck.  Of course, the team wouldn't be complete without our outfielders Katie McBeath and Emily Roberts.  Our outfielders are getting better at throwing the ball in, preventing the other team from advancing on the bases.