The junior high girls’ softball A team had an outstanding season, finishing with a perfect record of 16-0. Under the guidance of head coach Josh Craney, the team showcased its talent and determination, securing significant victories over notable opponents such as Tell City and Heritage Hills. Rory Craney was a force to be reckoned with on the mound, pitching 62 innings and facing 274 batters. She demonstrated her skill with an impressive 124 strikeouts, limiting opponents to a batting average of just .108. The team boasted a remarkable lineup, with six players maintaining batting averages above .400 throughout the season. Ava Labhart and Rory Craney led the charge, both finishing with an impressive average of .516. Cadence Cash made notable progress, moving up to achieve the second-highest average on the team at .452. Bella Bryant (.448), Jeri Craney (.439), and Rylee Parr (.419) also contributed significantly to the team's offensive success. Rylee Parr and Jeri Craney tied for the most hits, each tallying 18 throughout the season. Bella Bryant led the team in runs batted in (RBIs), driving in 19 runs. Masen Labhart and Bella Bryant both hit one home run, showcasing their power at the plate. Emalee Lawalin proved to be fearless at the plate, leading the team in getting hit by pitches, taking 10 for the team. Masen Labhart exhibited exceptional discipline at the plate, ending the season with zero strikeouts. Despite facing challenging opponents, the girls remained calm, cool, and collected, approaching each game with a professional attitude and determination to succeed. Beyond their achievements on the field, the team shared memorable moments throughout the season. Emalee Lawalin and Ava Labhart engaged in a friendly competition for the most times being hit by a pitch, with Emalee ultimately earning the "Black and Blue Award" for her resilience. At some point, the team adopted a small plastic dinosaur as its mascot, which accompanied them to various ball fields, becoming a cherished symbol of their unity and spirit.
The Perry Central Junior High Girls Softball Team B Team also had an impressive season, finishing with a commendable record of 8 wins and 6 losses. Throughout the season, the team exhibited growth, perseverance, and a strong work ethic, promising a bright future for the program. Three players stood out with batting averages above .400. Jayci Zorn led the team with an exceptional .625 average, demonstrating her skill and consistency at the plate. Paisley James followed closely with a solid .417 average, while Kali Craney contributed significantly with a .400 average. Both Jayci Zorn and Paisley James shared the honor of most hits on the team, recording 10 hits each throughout the season. Paisley James also stood out as a run producer, leading the team in RBIs with 9. Ella Underhill showcased exceptional discipline at the plate, recording the fewest strikeouts with just 1. Stella Richey and Kali Craney tied for the most times being hit by a pitch with 5 each, showing their dedication and willingness to do whatever it takes to support the team. The team's most improved player was Kadence Troutman, who showed tremendous growth throughout the season. Her commitment to improvement and hard work made a significant impact on the team's performance. Notable victories for the B Team came against Forest Park and Heritage Hills, demonstrating the team’s ability to compete against stiff competition and close out important wins. The B Team's progress throughout the season was evident, as they grew both individually and collectively. Their commitment to hard work and continuous improvement promises a bright future for the team in the coming years. With their dedication and perseverance, the teams have laid a solid foundation for success, and their efforts will undoubtedly pay off in the seasons to come.
Coach Craney voiced, "All the coaches couldn't be more proud of all the hard work and dedication that this group of girls has put in over the years, not just this season. They have always been a motivated, easy to coach team that we will miss alot but are excited to see what they can accomplish in high school ball!"
The Perry County Health Department is hosting a Back to School Immunization Bash on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at the Health Department at 3214 Tell Street, Tell City. Routine immunizations are required for entry into Kindergarten, 6th and 12th grades. They will have door prizes and school supplies to give away to all children who are vaccinated! They will also have an Immunization Clinic on for the Back To School Night on Thursday, August 3rd from 5:00-7:00 p.m at the Health Department in Tell City.
Good Luck to our Commodores as they travel to Mitchell tomorrow for Baseball Regional! Game time is 2:00 p.m. CST. Admission is $10.00 and tickets are presale through GoFan, there will be a secondary cash option at the gate. https://gofan.co/app/events/996302. #good2bgreen 💚⚾
Congratulations to the Perry Central Baseball and Softball players that were announced to the PLAC All-Conference teams.
Softball - Makenna Labhart and Emily Parker
Baseball - Garrett Scamahorn, Travis Kellems, Carter James, Braeden Douglas, and Nolan Gehlhausen. #good2bgreen
Perry Central Baseball team is selling Class 2A Sectional Champ Shirts. Order forms can be picked up & dropped off @ the following sites:
Perry Central High School Baseball Facebook Page
German American Bank (next to Skinsations) - Brittany Edwards
Tell City Electric Department - Jolene Hubert
Orders are due June 6th, NO extra shirts will be ordered!
Good Luck to the PC Golf team at Sectional today. Sectional will be held at Sultan's Run Golf Course in Jasper. 💚⛳
Perry Central Baseball will take on Mitchell at the Regional this Saturday, June 3rd. Game will be played at Mitchell High School (1000 W. Bishop Blvd., Mitchell, IN 47446). Game time is 2:00 p.m. CST (gates open at 12:30 p.m.).
Admission is $10.00, Tickets are presale through GoFan, there will be a secondary cash option at the gate. https://gofan.co/app/events/996302.
Daily Scores 5/29/2023
Congratulations to the Commodore baseball team! They just won the first baseball sectional in school history! What a team! 💚💚💚
Congratulations to the PC golf team on a second place finish at conference! Gabe James was our top golfer with an All-Conference 2nd place finish!
IT’S GAME DAY! Good Luck to our baseball team in the sectional championship today! Perry Central will take on North Posey at 12:00 p.m. CST at Forest Park. Game will be broadcast on radio station 98.9. Let's go, Commodores! 💚⚾️
Wishing you a warm and Happy Memorial Day. Let us remember all our heroes who have left us while saving our lives and our country.
Daily Scores 5/25/2023
Daily Scores 5/23/2023
We can't wait to celebrate Perry Central's Class of 2023! Graduation is this Sunday, May 28th at 2:00 p.m. in the high school gym. Congratulations, seniors! 🎓💚
Daily Scores 5/22/2023
Congratualtions Carrie, we are proud of you!
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Congratulations to Elise Lawalin and Ben Hubert for being named the American Legion Outstanding 8th grade students. Pictured are Elise Lawalin, daughter of Josh and Sara Lawalin and Ben Hubert, son of Stan and Leslie Hubert.
Congratulations to 7th & 8th grade academic award winners!
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The Class of 2023 took their last walk through the hallways today! Congratulations, graduates! 💚🎓 https://youtu.be/9h92rA2UZZ4