Steve Teeters is back for the 2024 girls’ softball season reporting all the highlights of the Phillips Loggers and the teams they play. The highlights are listed in reverse chronological order so the most recent game is at the top.
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By: Steve Teeters
APRIL 15, 2024: PHILLIPS VERSUS CHEQUAMEGON
The Phillips Loggers softball team met and defeated a previously unbeaten Chequamegon Screaming Eagles team 18-6 in Park Falls.
The Loggers came into Monday's game with two convincing wins against Prentice and were looking to gain an early season edge against another Marawood North conference rival. But Chequamegon had other ideas in the early stages of the contest.
Mataya Eckert reached base safely on an error in the Loggers' first, but Phillips was unable capitalize on the Chequamegon miscue.
After a quiet top of the first for Phillips, the Screaming Eagles looked to seize early control and came through with good situational hitting. Adison Bablick, Anya Brenholt, and Angelina BeBeau all reached base safely and would each come around to score. Bablick singled to left field to lead off for Chequamegon and later scored on a passed ball, while Brenholt and BeBeau both reached on walks and later scored on a 2 RBI single to right field from Regan Hoffman.
Brooke Eckert and the Loggers limited the damage by retiring three of the next four batters but found themselves trailing 3-0 after one inning.
The Loggers desperately needed a momentum shift, and Lily Miller was certainly ready for such an opportunity. The junior catcher blasted a solo home run over the right center field wall to take back some momentum. But that run was all Phillips would get in the top of the second. Halle Lehman was left stranded after a double to left field.
Chequamegon got a lead-off walk by Abigail Brenholt to start the Screaming Eagles' second but was erased by Miller at third base on a steal attempt. The Screaming Eagles would lead 3-1 after two innings.
Phillips got another run in the third inning thanks to a lead-off walk by Mataya Eckert and a big 2-out RBI single by Miller.
Just as momentum seemed to be on the Loggers' side, Chequamegon answered with two more runs in the bottom of the third. BeBeau and Hoffman each scored in the frame to give the Screaming Eagles a 5-2 advantage.
Once again, the Loggers needed an answer and the bottom of their order responded to the call.
Raelee Williams got a lead-off walk, and quickly moved into scoring position with a double to left field by Izzy Teeters. Williams would later score on a grounder to third base by Iliana Winter, who also reached safely.
Mataya Eckert singled in Teeters with a hit to left center field. A double by Kacy Eggebrecht plated two more runs for the Loggers, who now led 6-5.
But this was just the beginning of a monstrous inning for Phillips, who would send 15 Loggers to the plate in a 10-run avalanche.
Momentum now firmly belonged to Phillips with a 12-5 lead after their half of the forth inning.
Brooke Eckert worked a quick bottom of the fourth and the Loggers came to bat looking for a knockout in the fifth.
Phillips got what they were looking for with six more runs thanks to outstanding at-bats from the bottom of their order. Miller and Raelee Williams scored on a 2-out RBI double by Paula Pomeroy. The sophomore punched the ball to right center field on a full count pitch.
Teeters, Winter, Mataya Eckert, and Eggebrecht each scored after the Pomeroy dagger to push the Logger lead to 18-5.
Chequamegon got another run, but the game was called, 18-6, after five innings.
Phillips collected 15 hits on the night. Lily Miller went 2 for 3 with 3 runs, 2 RBI and a home run. Kacy Eggebrecht went 3 for 4 with 2 runs, 3 RBI, 1 double, and 1 stolen base. Raelee Williams and Izzy Teeters each went 2 for 3 with 3 runs a piece. Teeters had 1 double.
Brooke Eckert scattered 6 hits and struck out 4 for the Loggers.
The teams will face each other in Phillips Tuesday night. Phillips improves to 3-0 while Chequamegon falls to 3-1.
APRIL 12, 2024: PHILLIPS VERSUS PRENTICE
The Phillips Loggers softball team improved to 2-0 Friday night when they defeated the Prentice Buccaneers, 22-3.
The Loggers erupted for 10 runs in the first inning and were helped once again by the hot bat of Alie Williams. The senior shortstop belted an inside-the-park home run to score two runs. This came moments after Mataya Eckert ripped a double to left field and later scored on a Kacy Eggebrecht sac fly.
The Loggers used just four hits in the inning to manufacture the 10 run inning.
Prentice responded with two runs in the bottom of the first. Aaliyah Murphy grounded out to Brooke Eckert to plate Karis Wear. Kylee Scott later singled in Leah Nehls with a hit to right field.
Phillips then came back in the second inning with another 10 run outburst. In a near carbon copy of the first inning, the Loggers used patience at the plate and came up with timely hits in the second.
Mataya Eckert doubled again, and four other Loggers collected hits in the inning. Phillips would grab a commanding 20-2 lead after an inning and a half.
Brooke Eckert worked a quick 1-2-3 second inning by striking out the side, and the Loggers would pick up their final two runs with RBI singles from Raelee Williams and Iliana Winter.
Prentice tallied its final run in the third inning when Nehls scored on a Lydia Harding ground out.
Phillips collected 12 hits on the night. Mataya Eckert led the way with a 4 for 4 night that included 2 doubles. The speedy center fielder had 3 runs, 2 RBI, and a stolen base. Iliana Winter was also perfect at the plate by going 3 for 3 with 3 runs and 3 RBI.
Brooke Eckert allowed 2 hits and struck out 5 batters on the night.
Phillips (2-0) will look to extend their winning ways against undefeated Chequamegon (3-0) next Monday in Park Falls.
Prentice (0-4-1) travels to Rib Lake (3-2) on Monday.
APRIL 9, 2024: PHILLIPS VERSUS PRENTICE
The Phillips Loggers softball team picked up its first win of the season on Tuesday night by defeating the visiting Prentice Buccaneers, 13-3.
The Loggers jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the first inning and never looked back against their Marawood North foe.
Alie Williams was a catalyst for the Loggers' offense by accounting for 5 of the team's 13 runs. The senior shortstop scored 2 runs, swiped a base, and plated 3 other runs on a perfect 3 for 3 night at the plate. Williams had an RBI triple in the first inning, a double in the second inning, and a 2 RBI single in the third inning.
Early offense for the Loggers paved the way for pitcher Brooke Eckert. The senior hurler limited the Bucs to 5 hits on the night while striking out 8 batters. The win was the first of Eckert's career.
Not to be outdone by Williams and Eckert, a couple more seniors put together a solid night for the Loggers.
Kacy Eggebrecht reached base safely in her three plate appearances; walking twice and reaching on a hit-by-pitch. The senior third baseman was a menace on the base paths with three stolen bases and three runs.
Izzy Teeters also went 2 for 3, with two RBI and 2 runs.
Lydia Harding led the Buccaneers with two hits; a single in the first, followed by an RBI triple in the third inning. Harding had one run and also reached in the fifth via a hit-by-pitch.
Prentice (0-3) will host Phillips (1-0) this Friday in a rematch of county rivals. Game time is scheduled for 4:45 p.m.
(This post was last modified: 04-17-2024, 01:36 PM by My Northern Wisconsin.)
By: Steve Teeters
APRIL 15, 2024: PHILLIPS VERSUS CHEQUAMEGON
The Phillips Loggers softball team met and defeated a previously unbeaten Chequamegon Screaming Eagles team 18-6 in Park Falls.
The Loggers came into Monday's game with two convincing wins against Prentice and were looking to gain an early season edge against another Marawood North conference rival. But Chequamegon had other ideas in the early stages of the contest.
Mataya Eckert reached base safely on an error in the Loggers' first, but Phillips was unable capitalize on the Chequamegon miscue.
After a quiet top of the first for Phillips, the Screaming Eagles looked to seize early control and came through with good situational hitting. Adison Bablick, Anya Brenholt, and Angelina BeBeau all reached base safely and would each come around to score. Bablick singled to left field to lead off for Chequamegon and later scored on a passed ball, while Brenholt and BeBeau both reached on walks and later scored on a 2 RBI single to right field from Regan Hoffman.
Brooke Eckert and the Loggers limited the damage by retiring three of the next four batters but found themselves trailing 3-0 after one inning.
The Loggers desperately needed a momentum shift, and Lily Miller was certainly ready for such an opportunity. The junior catcher blasted a solo home run over the right center field wall to take back some momentum. But that run was all Phillips would get in the top of the second. Halle Lehman was left stranded after a double to left field.
Chequamegon got a lead-off walk by Abigail Brenholt to start the Screaming Eagles' second but was erased by Miller at third base on a steal attempt. The Screaming Eagles would lead 3-1 after two innings.
Phillips got another run in the third inning thanks to a lead-off walk by Mataya Eckert and a big 2-out RBI single by Miller.
Just as momentum seemed to be on the Loggers' side, Chequamegon answered with two more runs in the bottom of the third. BeBeau and Hoffman each scored in the frame to give the Screaming Eagles a 5-2 advantage.
Once again, the Loggers needed an answer and the bottom of their order responded to the call.
Raelee Williams got a lead-off walk, and quickly moved into scoring position with a double to left field by Izzy Teeters. Williams would later score on a grounder to third base by Iliana Winter, who also reached safely.
Mataya Eckert singled in Teeters with a hit to left center field. A double by Kacy Eggebrecht plated two more runs for the Loggers, who now led 6-5.
But this was just the beginning of a monstrous inning for Phillips, who would send 15 Loggers to the plate in a 10-run avalanche.
Momentum now firmly belonged to Phillips with a 12-5 lead after their half of the forth inning.
Brooke Eckert worked a quick bottom of the fourth and the Loggers came to bat looking for a knockout in the fifth.
Phillips got what they were looking for with six more runs thanks to outstanding at-bats from the bottom of their order. Miller and Raelee Williams scored on a 2-out RBI double by Paula Pomeroy. The sophomore punched the ball to right center field on a full count pitch.
Teeters, Winter, Mataya Eckert, and Eggebrecht each scored after the Pomeroy dagger to push the Logger lead to 18-5.
Chequamegon got another run, but the game was called, 18-6, after five innings.
Phillips collected 15 hits on the night. Lily Miller went 2 for 3 with 3 runs, 2 RBI and a home run. Kacy Eggebrecht went 3 for 4 with 2 runs, 3 RBI, 1 double, and 1 stolen base. Raelee Williams and Izzy Teeters each went 2 for 3 with 3 runs a piece. Teeters had 1 double.
Brooke Eckert scattered 6 hits and struck out 4 for the Loggers.
The teams will face each other in Phillips Tuesday night. Phillips improves to 3-0 while Chequamegon falls to 3-1.
APRIL 12, 2024: PHILLIPS VERSUS PRENTICE
The Phillips Loggers softball team improved to 2-0 Friday night when they defeated the Prentice Buccaneers, 22-3.
The Loggers erupted for 10 runs in the first inning and were helped once again by the hot bat of Alie Williams. The senior shortstop belted an inside-the-park home run to score two runs. This came moments after Mataya Eckert ripped a double to left field and later scored on a Kacy Eggebrecht sac fly.
The Loggers used just four hits in the inning to manufacture the 10 run inning.
Prentice responded with two runs in the bottom of the first. Aaliyah Murphy grounded out to Brooke Eckert to plate Karis Wear. Kylee Scott later singled in Leah Nehls with a hit to right field.
Phillips then came back in the second inning with another 10 run outburst. In a near carbon copy of the first inning, the Loggers used patience at the plate and came up with timely hits in the second.
Mataya Eckert doubled again, and four other Loggers collected hits in the inning. Phillips would grab a commanding 20-2 lead after an inning and a half.
Brooke Eckert worked a quick 1-2-3 second inning by striking out the side, and the Loggers would pick up their final two runs with RBI singles from Raelee Williams and Iliana Winter.
Prentice tallied its final run in the third inning when Nehls scored on a Lydia Harding ground out.
Phillips collected 12 hits on the night. Mataya Eckert led the way with a 4 for 4 night that included 2 doubles. The speedy center fielder had 3 runs, 2 RBI, and a stolen base. Iliana Winter was also perfect at the plate by going 3 for 3 with 3 runs and 3 RBI.
Brooke Eckert allowed 2 hits and struck out 5 batters on the night.
Phillips (2-0) will look to extend their winning ways against undefeated Chequamegon (3-0) next Monday in Park Falls.
Prentice (0-4-1) travels to Rib Lake (3-2) on Monday.
APRIL 9, 2024: PHILLIPS VERSUS PRENTICE
The Phillips Loggers softball team picked up its first win of the season on Tuesday night by defeating the visiting Prentice Buccaneers, 13-3.
The Loggers jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the first inning and never looked back against their Marawood North foe.
Alie Williams was a catalyst for the Loggers' offense by accounting for 5 of the team's 13 runs. The senior shortstop scored 2 runs, swiped a base, and plated 3 other runs on a perfect 3 for 3 night at the plate. Williams had an RBI triple in the first inning, a double in the second inning, and a 2 RBI single in the third inning.
Early offense for the Loggers paved the way for pitcher Brooke Eckert. The senior hurler limited the Bucs to 5 hits on the night while striking out 8 batters. The win was the first of Eckert's career.
Not to be outdone by Williams and Eckert, a couple more seniors put together a solid night for the Loggers.
Kacy Eggebrecht reached base safely in her three plate appearances; walking twice and reaching on a hit-by-pitch. The senior third baseman was a menace on the base paths with three stolen bases and three runs.
Izzy Teeters also went 2 for 3, with two RBI and 2 runs.
Lydia Harding led the Buccaneers with two hits; a single in the first, followed by an RBI triple in the third inning. Harding had one run and also reached in the fifth via a hit-by-pitch.
Prentice (0-3) will host Phillips (1-0) this Friday in a rematch of county rivals. Game time is scheduled for 4:45 p.m.