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PREP SOFTBALL: Speed, defense helps Bulldogs continue hot start to season


LESTER PRAIRIE – When you throw strikes, make plays, and put the ball in play, good things tend to happen. That’s just what the Lester Prairie/Holy Trinity softball team has been doing as they completed a sweep of the PACT Charter Panthers Monday afternoon 11-0 and 14-6 at Lester Prairie Bulldog Field. Despite losing all of their pitching, and arguably one of the best hitters in program history, the Bulldogs are a perfect 3-0 to start the season.

“I really am,” LP/HT coach Bill Neubarth said about how happy his team has started off the season. “Southwest (Christian) is a really good team. This team is up and coming. I think what we did was worked on our pitching a lot. We’re not as overpowering, but if we can throw strikes, I’m happy.”

Freshman Alexis Langenfeld gave the Bulldogs some strong pitching in relief in LP/HT's 15-5 in Game 2 to sweep PACT Charter Monday night.

Freshman Alexis Langenfeld gave the Bulldogs some strong pitching in relief in LP/HT’s 15-5 win in Game 2 to sweep PACT Charter Monday night.

Along with getting solid pitching from Jenna Dolezal and Alexis Langenfeld, the Bulldogs’ defense has been almost as good as you could ask for so far this season.

“Our defense has played solid,” Neubarth said. “I mean, we’ve had three errors in three games. I’ll take that.”

While the defense has been dependable to start, that gives the Dolezal, Langenfeld, and Maddie Guggemos confidence in the circle knowing there are players ready to make plays behind them.

“Let them make the plays,” Neubarth said. “That’s what we got to do. This is probably one of my best defensive teams. It’s a good team with a good outfield and good team speed. I think that’s what has helped us.”

Look for the rest of the story, as well as more HJ sports coverage, in the Friday, March 2 edition of the Herald Journal. Click here for subscription information.

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