Big bats and consistent pitching have landed the Chokers to their second straight NWAACC championship tournament.

“This team has gone through a lot of adversity this year. We started with 15 players last fall and by winter term we were down to eight. We were fortunate enough to add a couple of players late, to arrive at a total of 10 players. We batted our way to a 12-8 finish in league play and a third place finish in the west division.

Our outlook for the tournament is a positive one with opportunities in front of us. Although we have a very tough road, starting with our first game against Wenatchee Valley CC. We feel we ca compete with anyone on a one game basis, if we play our best ball. We believe if Jill (Johnson) can be at the top of her game, our offense can battle to score the runs we need. We are hoping to come away from Portland (site of the NWAACCs)after having a successful tournament”

~ Head Coach, Tom Sutera

      Amanda Anderson has led the way for the Chokers, at the plate this season. Anderson has also taken a swing a leading the NWAAC in most batting statistics. Her (.517) Batting Average ranks second this season among all member schools. Anderson is not just connecting with the ball; she’s swinging for the fences. Her (14) homeruns this season and (56) RBI’s, also rank second in the league.

Backing up and setting up, Anderson’s presence at the plate this season, Shannon Glenn and Jasmine Gilmore have contributed to opposing pitchers hard times against the Chokers this year. Gilmore (B.A. .410) has found her hits in key moments, batting in (42) runners on (48) hits this year. Glenn (B.A. .400) has also contributed, her (50) hits rank second on the team, as do her (10) homeruns (Tied for 7^th in NWAAC). Altogether, five Choker batters (Anderson, Gilmore, Glenn, Erica Rydman, Kaisha Hollenbeck) are batting better that .350 on the season.

On the mound for the Chokers, Jill Johnson has shown as much endurance as control. With more than (170) innings pitched this season (with an ERA of 3.74) Johnson has had no trouble finding the strike zone. Her (239) strike-outs leads all NWAACC pitchers. Her consistency on the mound, couple with her teammates electric hitting, have also given Johnson at top 5 finish in the NWAACC for wins (15).

The Other Coach Altman – csnnw.com – April 16, 2013

Another rain out cancellation spoils game 2 of the Green River and GHC double header Tuesday at Ken Waite Field.  That game will be made up at the conclusion of the league schedule.  The specific date has not been confirmed yet.

The Chokers won the first contest 10-2 behind a great pitching performance by Ryan Snyder and timely hitting.  Snyder threw a complete game allowing only 3 hits in the contest.  Snyder also struck out 9 Green River batters.

Due to walks, GHC batters found themselves in an opportunity to deliver RBIs.  Kyle Weiler delivered the moment that really started the scoring onslaught.  Kyle cashed in on a bases loaded situation with a double, driving in all 3 base runners.  Kyle ended the day 3 for 5 with those 3 RBIS.  Jordan Churchill was also 3 for 5 with 2 RBIs of his own.  Tyler Hiles, Dylan Deckert, and Corbin Sims each contributed 2 hits, with Sims’ hits resulting in 2 more RBIs.

The 10-2 win was good momentum for GHC Baseball and player confidence moving toward the second half of league play.  Keep posted for date, location, and time of the make-up of Game 4 with Green River.