Silver Creek Raptors Softball

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Silver Creek topples Niwot.........

September 2nd, 2010, Raptor News Wire

The Silver Creek Raptors offense was rolling, but met their first big test of the year in Niwot with Nicky Blue in the circle, one of the premier pitchers in the state.........the offense kept rolling. A fierce offensive attack including hits and forced errors led to a 9-3 rout of the Cougars on Thursday.

In a game against a tough opponent the Raptors managed to score in every inning on the day to keep pressure on and ensure the win.

The Raptors struck first as Rachel Olson drew a two out walk. Symone Loomis-Dotson then pushed a bunt between first and the pitcher to move Olson to third on the play. In a double steal attempt the Raptors stole home to plate the first run. In the second the pressure got hotter as Kerry Brundage reached on an error, followed by a rocket double to left by Alex Dunlavy that plated Brundage. Mckenna Kostelecky added a single up the middle to pushe the lead to 3-0.

In the 3rd Olson singled, and Loomis-Dotson fouled off several pitchers before drilling a double over the center fielder's head. Kerry Brundage hit a Sac fly to playte one and Kostelecky singled home another to make it 5-0.

In the 4th McKenzie Wergin drilled a 0-1 pitch that hit off the top of the back fence of the complex to make things 6-0. The Cougars answered with 2 runs in the 5th after two singles, one which was misplayed in left field. Nicky blue then singled home a run.

The Raptors got those right back however in the bottom of 5 when Kerry Brundage drilled the second pitch she saw completely out of the complex to left. Then after Chelsea Engard sacrificed pinch runner Brittany Sanders to second base, Sanders stole 3rd and force a trhowing error to push the lead back to 8-2. In the 6th the Raptors scored another helped by a lead off single by Shelby Keil, a reached on error by Rachel Olson and a Sac fly by Brundage. In the 7th the Cougars scored one more after a lead off walk, a single and a fielding error. Final 9-3.

The Raptors start non-conference play with two games on Friday and two on Saturday in Erie against Pueblo West, Liberty, Pueblo East and Pueblo South.

On the JV side, the Raptors suffered their first loss, losing 13-9 to the JV Cougars. Marisa Yost had a hot bat going 2-4 on the day in the losing effort.

Silver Creek Raptors 9, Niwot Cougars 3

Silver Creek Raptors (JV) 9, Niwot Cougars (JV) 13

Creek sets tone early vs. Trojans.....

August 31st, 2010, Raptor News Wire

Click here for link to the Longmont Daily Times Call

Silver Creek set the tone for things in the first Tuesday at Longmont helped by a 2 run triple by Kerry Brundage. The Raptors had 4 hits in the first frame jumping out to a four run lead to get things going. After the Trojans scored one in the bottom half, Silver Creek added 2 more in the 3rd inning on a single and error to climb back to a 6-1 lead.

In the 4th however the Trojans made things interesting as starter Alex Dunlavy ran into some trouble command wise. 4 walks and a double allowed the Trojans to plate two and cut the lead to 6-3. In the 5th Silver Creek garnered 6 hits and 5 runs to pull away again 11-3 and put things in hand. In the 6th once again the Trojans tried to mount a rally after two singles and walk. Elise Dugwyler picked a runner off third however and McKenna Kostelecky got Jacy Neuhaus to lift a fly ball to shallow center to end the threat. Creek added two more in the 7th for insurance on a Dugwyler walk, a fielding error and a single by Shelby Keil. Things would end that way for 13-3 victory.

Kerry Brundage was the player of the game going 2-3 with 3 RBI's and triple. Kenzie Wergin added a 3-5 day, Shelby Keil, 2-5, Symone Loomis Dotson was 2 for 3 with 2 RBI's and double. Alex Dunlavy earned the win in the circle overcoming 6 walks while going 2 for 4 with an RBI and double at the plate.

On the JV side the Raptors went to 3-0 with a 10-4 win. Kathryne Dugwyler got the win going 3 innings. Keegan Wergin was the player of the game going 2 for 4 with 3 RBI's and a 2 run home run. Marisa Yost was 2-4, Sammy Kreitman 1-2, Katrina Hunt, 2-3, McKenzie Gibson 2-3, Sydney Mathias, 2-3.

The Raptors meet Niwot for a cross town matchup Thursday at Silver Creek

Silver Creek Raptors 13, Longmont Trojans 3

Silver Creek Raptors (JV) 10, Longmont Trojans (JV) 4

Raptors rout Wildcats.......

August 26th, 2010, Raptor News Wire

The Raptors took it to the Wildcats Thursday at home behind 12 hits, (28 in the last two games), to win the game 13-1.

Kerry Brundage stayed hot going 3 for 3 with an RBi and a double, and is hitting .714 through the first two games. Ashley Beavers also stayed hot going 2 for 3 in her second consecutive game. Shelby Keil added a 2 for 3 day as well.

Mckenna Kostelecky got her second start of her career and was sharp giving up just 1 run through 5 innings pitched.

On the JV side, the Raptors won easily 16-1 behind Marisa Yost who gave up just 1 hit and one run enroute to a complete game victory. Brittany Delgado and Sydney Mathias each homered to help the cause.

The Raptors resume play next Tuesday against Longmont and then continue on to Niwot on Thursday

Silver Creek Raptors 13, Greeley Central Wildcats 1

Silver Creek Raptors (JV) 16, Greeley Central Wildcats (JV) 1

Offense surges late in opener for 2010

October 24th, 2010, Raptor News Wire

Things started slow for the Raptors on opening day Tuesday against the visiting Thompson Valley Eagles. Making the start of 2010 tougher, was the fact that Kerry Brundage was still on restricted duty after a face injury during the first day of practice last week, a day which also had Amanda Siedem go down with a leg injury, who was unavailable for Tuesday's game.

The squad took the field with several new faces this season as well, including Rachel Olson & Elise Dugylwer, and new faces in Brittany Sanders and Ashley Beavers.

Things started off on the wrong side to start for the Raptors as the Eagles broke things open first in the 2nd inning with a 2 run homer to put them up 2-0. In the 3rd inning however the Raptors got 3 runs back. After Elise Dugwyler reached on an error, Rachel Olson blooped a fly ball to left that was dropped allowing Dugwyler to score on the play. A single by Symone Loomis-Dotson tied things up, and then Dotson scored on a double steal attempt to plate the go ahead run in the 3rd.

The Raptors went ahead 5-2 in the 4th. Alex Dunlavy singled to start things and scored on a McKenna Kostelecky double. Ashley Beavers then singled up the middle to plate Kostelecky. Mckenzie Wergin then doubled, but Wergin and Beavers were stranded by two fly outs at that point.

In the top of the 5th the 5-2 slipped away as two fielding errors lead off the inning for the Raptors followed by a hit batter by Dunlavy. A single and two ground balls plated the tying run as the Raptors headed to the bottom of the 5th tied 5-5. After two quick outs in the bottom half however, Kerry Brundage deposited a 3-1 pitch over the center field wall to give the Raptors the lead 6-5.

In the bottom 1/2 of the 6th the Raptors blew the game wide open however. McKenna Kostelecky lead off with a single, followed by back to back bunt singles by Beavers and Wergin. Elise Dugwyler then walked. Rachel Olson and Symone Loomis-Dotson then each singled home a run followed by another pushed home by a walk to Shelby Keil. Kerry Brundage then doubled home two, while Alex Dunlavy and Kostelecky singled home one each. Up 14-5 at this point, still with no one out, Ashley Beavers lifted a fly ball to center field to plate the 15th run from third to ensure a 15-5 win.

The Raptors pounded out 16 hits with Dunlavy surrendering only 1 earned run on the day. The day was filled with great offensive performances. Kenzie Wergin was 2-4 with a double, Rachel Olson 2-4 with 2 runs, a triple and 2 RBi's, Symone Loomis-Dotson was 2 for 4 with 2 RBI's and 2 Runs scored, Shelby Keil was 1 for 2 with an RBI, Walk and HBP, Kerry Brundage was 2 for 4 with a double, homer and 3 RBI's, Alex Dunlavy was 2 for 4 with 2 runs and 2 RBI's, McKenna Kostelecky was 3 for 4 with 2 runs and 2 RBI's, while Ashley Beavers was 2 for 3 with 2 RBI's.

On the JV side, Sydney Mathias threw no hit ball for two innings to pace the squad as they scored 6 in the first. Devin Aubry was 1 for 1 with 2 walks, Sammy Kreitman was 2 for 3 with 2 RBI's, and Brittany Delgado added a triple and Kathryne Dugwyler a double to pace a 15-4 win.

Silver Creek Raptors 15, Thompson Valley Eagles 5

Silver Creek Raptors (JV) 15, Thompson Valley Eagles (JV) 4

Raptors prepare for 2010 campaign....

August 13th, 2010, Raptor News Wire

The Raptors sent 7 seniors on their way in the 2009 campaign. With a strong contingent returning, the Raptors also will welcome several new faces to the program for the 2010 season.

Returning to the program will be All conference performers from past seasons in Seniors Alex Dunlavy (P), McKenzie Wergin (SS), and Symone Loomis-Dotson (3B), as well as seniors Samantha Kreitman and McKenzie Gibson.

Several Juniors will also return for the 2010 campaign. Kerry Brundage (C) and all conference performer Amanda Siedem (OF/2B) also return to the 2010 squad along with junior Brittany Delgado. Three new faces will also join Silver Creek during the fall season. Rachel Olson (SS/2B/OF) who moved to Longmont from Frederick high school comes aboard as well as Caiden Yocham (SS / IF), who attended Cheyenne Mountain HS in Colorardo Springs last season. From California, via Oregon will be Elise Dugwyler (C / IF)

A large contingent of Sophomores will also return led by all conference performer last season Shelby Keil (SS / IF). McKenna Kostelecky (P/1B), Chelsea Engard (OF /3B), Brittany Sanders (OF / 2B), Ashley Beavers (OF), Sydney Mathias (P / OF), Sierra Gray (OF / 2B) will also bring a strong contingent of experience all coming off playing 14A ball during the 2010 season.

Freshman joining the program consist of Marisa Yost (P / 3B), Madison Wright, Katrina Hunt (3B / C), Devin Aubry (OF / IF), Keegan Wergin (OF / IF) and Kathryne Dugwyler (P / 3B).

With a good spread of experience and youth the Raptors look to 2010 and another run at the postseason with alot of experience and ability. Stay tuned for more news on the Raptors as the season kicks off!!!!

Individual Honors completed for 2009 season...

December 27th, 2009, Raptor News Wire

End of season awards have been announced in the local media as well as awards given at the teams annual banquet.

Team awards for the "Big Four" were as follows:

JV MVP -- Sammie Kreitman

JV Best Offensive Player -- Brittany Delgado

JV Best Pitcher -- Sydney Mathias

JV Best Defensive Player -- Jasmine Gutierrez

Varsity MVP -- Rachel Aubry

Varsity Best Offensive Player -- Amanda Siedem

Varsity Best Pitcher -- Alex Dunlavy

Varsity Best Defensive Player -- Racehl Aubry

All Conference Selections -- Alex Dunlavy (unanimous selection), McKenzie Wergin, Shelby Keil, Amanda Siedem

Honorable Mention All Conference -- Rachel Aubry

All Area Selections (Times Call) -- Amanda Siedem

All Area Honorable Mention (Times Call) -- Alex Dunlavy, Shelby Keil, Brandi Landwehr, Symone Loomis-Dotson, McKenzie Wergin

All Region (Daily Camera) -- Amanda Siedem

All Region Honorable Mention -- (Daily Camera) -- Alex Dunlavy, Shelby Keil, McKenzie Wergin

What was not meant to be.......Raptors drop out at Regionals

October 19th, 2009, Raptor News Wire

After they dropped 3 of their final 4 games of the season, at a point in time where the Raptors were ranked #5 in the state, Silver Creek certainly appeared to be limping into a regional bid as a #20 seed in regionals, but based on the 20 runs they hung on Berthoud during their scrimmage week, it looked to be a a rebounding point back to the success they had earlier in the season. As they took on Thomas Jefferson (14-5) in the first game of regionals as the lower seed, the seemed ready to take on the pool in strong fashion, despite a myriad of setbacks on the day. The Raptors scored 15 runs in a run rule shortened game to dismantle the Spartans 15-3 and start 1-0 on the day. The cause was helped by two homers on the day, one by McKenzie Wergin, who had just lost a finger nail on her throwing hand thumb during pre-game, and by Shelby Keil who tripled and homered on the day with three RBI's. Symone Loomis-Dotson also had a big game one going 3 for 4 with 3 Runs scored and a double and triple, and Perry Friedlander who was 1 for 3 with 2 runs and 3 RBI's.

Silver Creek Raptors 15, Thomas Jefferson Spartans 3

Things went a little south in game two, starting off with starter Alex Dunlavy getting stung by a hornet on the mound, from which she is allergic. The incident didn't seem to bother her much as she threw well, but not as well as Kali Haas from Niwot High School as the Cougars starter got revenge from an earlier loss this season. The Niwot pitcher gave up just 5 hits enroute to a 5-1 victory over Silver Creek. Ashley Eubanks was 1 for 3 on the day with a triple and RBI.

Silver Creek Raptors 1, Niwot Cougars 5

The final game against the Palisade Bulldogs (14-6-1) would be a heart breaker. Down 3-0 in the 4th inning the Raptors would take a 4-3 lead with a 4 run inning helped by Alex Dunlavy's 2 RBI double, and things would stay that way until the 7th inning. In the 7th however, the Bulldogs scored 3 runs on the Raptors in an upset bid to end their season.

Silver Creek Raptors 4, Palisade Bulldogs 6

Regions set for 4A.......Creek to play at home

October 12th, 2009, Raptor News Wire

The Raptors will play in Longmont come Saturday for regionals. Despite a #5 ranking late in the year, the Raptors stumble into the postseason after 2-0 and 3-0 shutouts to Berthoud and Sterling where the offense just couldn't produce, and a rough 11-10 loss to Greeley West where the pitching staff handed out 12 free passess and the defense made 6 errors. A rough ending, but none-the-less a squad that has the potential to win a state title given their high praise in the polls for most of this year. The Raptors are paired with Niwot (16-3), Thomas Jefferson (14-5), and Palisade (13-5-1) on Satruday, with the top two going to state. That means winning two games in the span of three tries. The Raptors will take on Thomas Jefferson at 10:00 AM at Garden Acres softball complex (field to be determined), and depending on that outcome, they will take on the winner or loser of the Niwot / Palisade game. A third game would be necessary if the Raptors won the first game, yet lost the second.

Record setting day vs. the Roughriders

October 1st, 2009, Raptor News Wire

The #8 ranked Raptors dropped in on Roosevelt Thursday after a tough 2-0 loss Tuesday against Berthoud that slipped them 3 places in the polls. The day would turn out to be a record setting performance as several individual, game and season records were broken as follows on the day:

- Most runs in a game with 17, Most hits in a game with 18, Most runs in an inning scored with 9, Most doubles in a game with 5, Most runs scored in a season with 122, Most Doubles by a team in season with 26.

- Most RBI's in a game, Symone Loomis-Dotson with 6, Tie for most doubles in a game by Symone Loomis-Dotson with 2, Most runs in a season with 19 for Amanda Siedem, Most hits in a season with 26 by Amanda Siedem, Most Triples in a season with 3 by Amanda Siedem, Most Stolen Bases in a season with 10 by Rachel Aubry

The win brings the team two wins away from the most wins ever in a season. After scoring 6 in the first two frames, the Roughriders did come back and get 3 unearned runs off starter Alex Dunlavy to cut the lead to 6-3. It stayed that way until the 5th when the Raptors scored two more. They then added 9 in the 6th to push the lead to 17-3.

Hot hands included several players. Symone Loomis-Dotson led the charge going 3-5 with 2 Doubles, a three run homer and 6 RBI's, Kenzie Wergin was 3 for 5 with 3 runs and 2 stolen bases, Caitlyn Menard was 3 for 3, Perry Friedlander was 2 for 4 with 3 RBI's and a double, Ashley Eubanks was 2 for 3 with 2 walks, and Alex Dunlavy was 2 for 3 with two HBP's. Rachel Aubry was 2 for 4 with an RBI. Dunlavy went 5 giving up no earned runs, running her record to 10-4.

The JV had a rough inning and dropped an early lead to lose 11-8. Brittany Delgado homered for the 3rd time this season in the game.

Silver Creek Raptors 17, Roosevelt Roughriders 3

Silver Creek Raptors (JV) 8, Roosevelt Roughriders (JV) 11

Raptors Slip up against Berthoud.....

September 29th, 2009, Raptor News Wire

The #5 missed multiple opportunities on the table and allowed Berthoud to clip two runs over in the 6th to lose Tuesday 2-0. The 5th ranked Raptors couldn't capitalize on a great outing by Alex Dunlavy and Shelby Keil's 2 for 3 performance.

The JV squad erased a 5-1 deficit to tie things 5-5 in the last inning, before a solo homer by Berthoud cost the JV'ers the game 6-5.

Also during the weak the "C" team went 2-1 with an 11-1 loss to Platte Valley, but then a sweept against the Sterling Tigers.

Silver Creek Raptors 0, Berthoud Spartans 2

Silver Creek Raptors (JV) 5, Berthoud Spartans (JV) 6

Silver Creek Raptors (C) 1, Platte Valley (C) 11

Silver Creek Raptors (C) 16, Sterling Tigers (C) 9

Silver Creek Raptors (C) 7, Sterling Tigers (C) 2

Raptors City Champs!!!!!

September 24th, 2009, Raptor News Wire

The #5 ranked Raptors headed to Longmont Thursday, with a chance to win the city championship and earn a 3-0 sweep of the city's teams. After a disappointing loss two years ago 5-4 and a nail biter last season that the Raptors won in extra innings, Thursday was a different story. A 6 run fourth helped the Raptors put the game away early enroute to a 10-3 victory. Some sloppy infield defense did cost Silver Creek 3 runs late in the game, but the squad pounded out 14 hits on the day, their third straight game with 12 or more hits. Shelby Keil led the way with a 4 for 5 day and 2 RBI's, followed by Caitlyn Menard who was 2 for 3 with 2 RBI's. Alex Dunlavy went the distance for her 9th victory on the season giving up just 4 hits, but not without help. In back to back innings, Seniors Ashley Eubanks and Perry Friedlander each caught a towering shot while crashing through the outfield fence to save would be home runs. "Defense has been our staple all year, those were two outstanding plays they made to give themselves up to help the team", says Coach Beavers. The infield play was a little lax late in the game, but the coaching staff is not worried as it has set the tone all year for the Raptors.

The Raptors play Berthoud next Tuesday as the season starts to wind down.

On the JV field the Raptors came from behind and scored 6 runs in the last inning to beat Longmont 12-9. The JV squad is now 8-5 on the season.

Silver Creek Raptors 10, Longmont Trojans 3

Silver Creek Raptors (JV) 12, Longmont Trojans (JV) 9

Last Monkey off Creek's back on Senior Day....

September 22th, 2009, Raptor News Wire

On an emotional day where seniors played their last home game of their career, the Raptors finally got by Northridge. For the first time in program history the Raptors pounded the Grizzlies 11-1 to end the draught. 7 seniors played their last home game Tuesday: Perry Friedlander, Ashley Eubanks, Brandi Landwehr, Rachel Aubry, Heather Swaney, Kara Schossow and Liz Dedmon where honored Tuesday night. On the Varsity side, the Grizzlies got one run in the first off a walk, stolen base and a hit, but starter Alex Dunlavy shut things down from there going the distance giving up just 3 hits on the day. The offensive and defensive side of things was the big story however as Creek played lights out defense and mixed the short and power games well, and the Seniors factored in. In the bottom of the first the Raptors got a lead off double from Amanda Siedem, who was driven in by Freshman Shelby Keil's RBI single. They struck for 3 more in the 2nd. Kerry Brundage was plunked and Alex Dunlavy walked. With runner's on 1st and 2nd and no one out, Coach Ryan Beavers decided to forgo the bunt and let Senior Centerfielder Ashley Eubanks swing away. She promptly drove a 3-1 pitch to right center for 2 RBI triple. Later in the inning McKenzie Wergin doubled and was singled home by the red hot Amanda Siedem. Kerry Brundage knocked in another run in the 3rd. In the 5th after a single by Senior Rachel Aubry, a bunt, a walk to Dunlavy and another sacrifice bunt by Eubanks, Senior Perry Friedlander hit a rocket back up the middle with two out to plate two more runs. In the 6th innng, Brandi Landwehr singled followed by walks to Rachel Aubry and Kerry Burndage. Alex Dunlavy stepped up and crushed a ball to left field to clear the bases. Dunlavy goes to 8-3 on the season in the circle. Amanda Siedem had her 13 for 13 streak of consecutive hits snapped in the game after going 3 for 3 to start things.

On the JV field the Raptors scored 16 runs behind a no hitter by Freshman Shyanne Messer to defeat the Grizzlies 16-1. heater Swaney was 2 for 2 on the day with a walk, 3 runs scored and 4 stolen bases, while Kara Schosoow doubled home a run to go 1 for 3. Liz Dedmon also added a 1 for 3 day with 2 runs scored.

Silver Creek Raptors 11, Northridge Grizzlies 1

Silver Creek Raptors (JV) 16, Northridge Grizzlies (JV) 1

JV Squad goes 3-1 to win Black divsion of Non-conference tourney....

September 19th, 2009, Raptor News Wire

The JV squad scored 54 runs in 4 games going 3-1 on the weekend during non-conference play. On Friday night the Raptors lost a 7-1 lead in the last two innings to drop the first game 8-7 to Platte Valley, but bounced back against Northrdige in the night cap winning 22-0. On Saturday the Raptors took an 11-1 lead into the late innings before starving off a late rally to hang on 11-10, and then beat Greeley West in the nightcap 14-0

Silver Creek Raptors (JV) 7, Platte Valley (JV) 8

Silver Creek Raptors (JV) 22, Northridge Grizzlies (JV) 0

Silver Creek Raptors 11, Mountain View Mountain Lions (JV) 10

Silver Creek Raptors (JV) 14, Greeley West Spartans (JV) 0

Two days later, more records broken in 9-2 win...

September 17th, 2009, Raptor News Wire

Two days before, Amanda Siedem tied a team record scoring 4 runs in a game, while Alex Dunlavy threw the first no-hitter in program history. More records were broken Thursday at a game vs. Thompson Valley as Amanda Siedem went 5 for 5, setting a record for most hits in a game. The team also pounded out 16 hits on the day, also setting a record. It certainly could have been more as well, as three line drives were hit hard for outs, another player lace a single to right and hit it so hard the right fielder was able to throw her out at first, and another bloop to left was saved to prevent 5 more hits on the board. The Raptors struck for 3 in the first on 5 consecutive hits, added by 3 more in the 2nd on a bases clearing double by Brandi Landwehr. The Raptors added three more in the 4th to go up 9-0 before the Eagles scored two. The Raptors left 11 more runners on base during the game. Alex Dunlavy went the distance to win her 7th game. Hot hands were Kenzie Wergin going 2 for 5, Brandi Landwehr was 3 for 5 with 3 RBI's, Shelby Keil was 2 for 4 with 2 RBI's, Rachel Aubry was 2 for 3 with 2 stolen bases and a walk, Kerry Brundage was 1 for 3 with 2 RBI's, and Perry Friedlander was 1 for 3 with a walk. The star for sure was Siedem who was 5 for 5 and is 10 for her was 10 at the plate.

On the JV side the Raptors pounded the Eagles 19-1 on a no hitter by Sydney Mathias who ran her record to 3-1 on the season. Brittany Delgado was 3 for 4 with a double, homer and 4 RBI's, and Sammy Kreitman added her own 3 for 4 day

Silver Creek Raptors 9, Thompson Valley Eagles 2

Silver Creek Raptors (JV) 19, Thompson Valley Eagles (JV) 1

Dunlavy no hits Falcons enroute to a 6-0 victory...

September 15th, 2009, Raptor News Wire

Alex Dunlavy was nearly perfect on Tuesday. Except for a lead off fieldig error, and a seventh inning walk, Dunlavy no-hit the Falcons enroute to her 6th victory this season. In fact the first base runner was eliminated on a double play, and the last walk never moved past first as Dunlavy fired just 55 pitches, 44 for strikes in the 7 inning contest. The Raptors offense scattered 9 hits over the game, including a 3 for 4 performance by Amanda Siedem with 2 doubles and a triple and a stolen base. Brandi Landwehr added a 2 for 4 day with an RBI, and Rachel Aubry was 1 for 2 with 2 stolen bases. Symone Loomis-Dotson was 1 for 3 with 3 RBI's and two run homer. Amanda Siedem tied a single game record for runs scored in a game with 4 scored. Dunlavy's no hitter is the only known no-hitter in school history, and for certain the only one thrown since 2006.

Silver Creek Raptors 6, Skyline Falcons

Raptors go 3-1 in non-conference play over weekend......

September 13th, 2009, Raptor News Wire

Silver Creek won 3 games over the weekend during non-conference play. On Friday the Raptors came from a 4-0 deficit in the last inning to win 5-4 in a somewhat shaky game, but strung hits together in the last frame to ensure victory. Freshman McKenna Kostelecky made her first start of the season in the circle to earn the victory.

In the night cap, the Raptors jumped all over the Rifle Bears enroute to an 11-1 victory and several big offensive performances. Scout Ennis made her first varsity start as well and earned the victory with a complete game.

The bats went to sleep in the morning game on Saturday as the Raptors missed several opportunities and lost to the Sterling Tigers 5-1. The Raptors left the bases loaded in the last inning, as well as two runner's in the first frame, including multiple opportunities in middle innings and simply didn't capitalize.

In the afternoon game on Saturday the Raptors overcame the deluge of weather that socked in, to knock off the #4 Mountain View Mountain Lions 8-7. Trailing 6-3 heading in the last inning, the Raptors loaded the bases for McKenzie Wergin who hit the first pitch she saw for a grand slam. The Raptors added one more and held off the Lions in the last inning for the win.

Silver Creek Raptors 5, Strasburg Indians 4

Silver Creek Raptors 11, Rifle Bears 1

Silver Creek Raptors 1, Sterling Tigers 5

Silver Creek Raptors 8, Mountain View Mountain Lions 7

Raptors over Eagles in big conference win Tuesday......

September 9th, 2009, Raptor News Wire

Silver Creek played one of their most solid game in all facets Tuesday in beating Broomfield for the first time in program history 7-2 at Silver Creek. The Raptors committed no errors, pitched 4 hit ball and scatter 6 big hits to ensure the victory. Leading off in the first the Raptors put pressure on early, but with runner's on 1st and 3rd, Symone Loomis-Dotson was caught stealing in trying to pull off a double steal. Then in the top of the 2nd, the Eagles struck first when left fielder Chandler Moore blasted a solo shot over the left center field fence for the first run of the game. After loading the bases with two outs in the bottom of the third however, the Raptors offense game through. Catcher Kerry Brundage lined a ball down the line that popped off first base for a bases clearning 3 RBI double to take the lead, then after Shelby Keil was plunked by a pitch, pitcher Alex Dunlavy helped her own cause with a 2 RBI single to take a 5-1 lead, all with two outs. In the bottom of the 4th, the Raptors added two more after McKenzie Wergin doubled and the Raptors drew a walk, Brandi Landwehr drove a line drive back up the middle for another 2 RBI single to give the Raptors a 7-1 lead. Chandler Moore added another solo home run in the bottom of the sixth, but it would not be enough for Alex Dunlavy, who went the distance scattering 4 hits and just 2 walks on the day. Hot hands on the day were Amanda Siedem who was 1 for 1 with 3 walks and two runs scored. Brandi Landwehr and Alex Dunlavy were each 1 for 3 with 2 RBI's and Kerry Brundage was 1 for 3 with 3 RBI's and a Double.

The JV squad also reached a first beating Broomfield's JV for the first time in school history. Scout Ennis threw a perfect game enroute to a 20-0 defeat of the JV squad. Liz Dedmon was 2 for 2, as was Sammy Kreitman, and Shyanne Messer was 2 for 2 with 3 RBI's a double and a home run.

The C team will play Friday at Erie while the Varsity squad travels to Loveland for Non-Conference play with 2 games Friday and 2 on Saturday

Silver Creek Raptors 7, Broomfield Eagles 2

Silver Creek Raptors(JV) 20, Broomfield Eagles(JV) 0

Raptors somewhat sloppy in 13-10 win over the Wildcats

September 7th, 2009, Raptor News Wire

The Raptors were a little messy about putting things away Saturday enroute to a 13-10 win over the Wildcats at Silver Creek. Despite have an early 3-0 lead, and later a 10-4 lead, the Raptors kept letting the Wildcats back into the mix to make the game much closer than it really was. Despite having only 7 hits, the Raptors played small ball well reaching on six Greeley Central errors and converting 3 sac bunts, 3 sac flys and 9 stolen bases. Alex Dunlavy Pitched 5 and 2/3's innings for the win and Rachel Aubry and Perry Friedlander had big days scoring 3 runs a piece. while Senior Ashley Eubanks also added two RBI's. The Raptors climb to 4-2 and play a big conference match up against Broomfield Tuesday at home.

Sammy Kreitman and Shyanne Messer were each 2 for 3 in a 6-5 loss for the JV squad who now falls to 2-4.

Silver Creek Raptors 13, Greeley Central Wildcats 10

Silver Creek Raptors (JV) 5, Greeley Central Wildcats (JV) 6

What a difference a day makes....

September 4th, 2009, Raptor News Wire

The swing the Raptors saw this week in their games is mind blowing. Tuesday, the club allowed 14 hits and 11 first run innings en-route to a 17-0 defeate to Windsor who came in at 4-0. Thursday, Fossil Ridge came to town also with a 4-0 record, and the Raptors turned the tables completely around and scored 15 enroute toa 15-0 victory. The 32 run swing was as shocking to Creek as anybody, who certainly feel like they can handle anybody, but didn't expect two routes the other directions in the span of 3 days. Kenzie Wergin was 2 for 2 with 3 runs and 3 RBi's with a Double, while Amanda Siedem added a 2 for 3 days with 2RBI's and a Triple. Alex Dunlavy went the distance to get her 3rd win in the circle. The Raptors now take on Greeley Central (1-4, 1-4) on Saturday before tangling with Broomfield (3-1, 3-2), next week.

On the JV side, the squad repeated something similar to what the varsity experienced. After dropping Tuesday's game 17-6, they came back with a 10-5 victory. Player of the game was Sydney Mathias who won her 2nd game in the circle while hitting 2 doubles at the plate.

Silver Creek Raptors 15, Fossil Ridge Sabercats 0

Silver Creek Raptors (JV) 10, Fossil Ridge Sabercats(JV) 5

Silver Creek Raptors 0, Windsor Wizards 17

Silver Creek Raptors (JV) 6, Windsor Wizards(JV) 17

Raptors knock off 2008 state runner ups...

August 29th, 2009, Raptor News Wire

Silver Creek played crisp defense, pitched well and hit well to knock off the 2008 state runner up's Saturday at Silver Creek 4-1. The club scattered 9 hits through the game to keep constant pressure on the Warriors. "We could have hung many more runs, but didn't execute as well as we could of with runner's in scoring position." says Coach Beavers. The Raptors did leave 8 runners in scoring position and 10 total on base, but it was a still a big upstart against the Warriors. Alex Dunlavy pitched well to earn the victory striking out 8 batters through 6.1 innings of work. She hit trouble in the 7th when she walked two and hit a batter after recording the first out. McKenna Kostelecky game on board with the bases loaded, one out and the 4-5 hitters coming up, and promptly got a pop up and ground out to ensure the victory for her first career save. Hot hitters on the day were Kenzie Wergin (2-4, R, RBI), Amanda Siedem (2-4), Brandi Landwehr (2-3), Symone Loomis-Dotson (1-1) and Perry Friedlander (1-1). The Raptors climb to 2-1 and will play Windsor on Tuesday. The Raptors defeated the ever tough Wizards both times they played them last year, as Windsor reached the final 4 in 2008.

On the JV side, the squad got it's first victory of the year winning 10-5. Sydney Mathias got the win going the distance and Brittany Delgado had a huge day going 3 for 4 with 4 runs scored, and 4 stolen bases.

Silver Creek Raptors 4, Frederick Warriors 1

Silver Creek Raptors (JV) 10, Frederick Warriors (JV) 5

Bats in Deep Freeze and Defense on ice in 3-0 loss....

August 27th, 2009, Raptor News Wire

The Raptors have not beaten the Mountain Lions in the last 3 years in 4 tries.....in fact, they've never even come close. Tuesday's game was the closest they had come in terms of score with a 3-0 loss, but the game certainly was more lopsided than it indicated. 12 strikeouts by Raptors hitters, including 3 defensive miscues really cost the Raptors dearly as they gave up one run in the 5th, 6th and 7th in the loss. "Basically they scored their three runs on a passed ball, and two pop ups not caught.....one of them in the infield." Mistakes will happen, but the one's that did shouldn't happen to a club of this experience level." Says Coach Beavers. Alex Dunlavy was shakier in her second carrer start on the mound, but still got it done, pitching scoreless ball through 4 innings, and giving up 2 total runs, with none earned on the day. The Raptors only gave up two hits, but only managed 3 themselves, with the 12 punchouts, 6 looking and three on 1/'2 swings.

On the JV side, Shyanne Messer made her first JV start, scattering 7 hits, 4 walks and couple of hit batters over 4 innings in an 8-6 loss. Sydney Mathias was 1 for 2 on the day while Kara Schossow was 1 for 1 with a walk.

The Raptors go back to work Satruday against Frederick. That game is now a home game and has been moved to Silver Creek.

Silver Creek Raptors 0, Mountain View Mountain Lions 3

Silver Creek Raptors (JV) 6, Mountain View Mountain Lions (JV) 8

Raptors start 2009 season with win over Niwot 5-4

August 25th, 2009, Raptor News Wire

The Raptors started things off right opening day at Creek with a defeat over cross town rival Niwot 5-4 Tuesday. Facing Kali Haas, one of the best pitchers in the conference, it was certainly some work cut out for them, especially with Silver Creek having to replace Kristine Hoyt with a new pitching staff this fall. Alex Dunlavy responded in kind taking the ball for a complete game 5-4 victory. The Raptors fell behind in the first frame however as the Cougars struck for two runs in the first inning after a lead off walk and 3 singles led to two runs. On the offensive side Haas kept the Raptors at bay until the 3rd inning. Ashley Eubanks singled up the middle followed by a bunt single by McKenzie Wergin. Amanda Siedem then hit another would be single up the middle but Wergin was called out when the ball hit her in the leg. The Raptors then pulled a 1st/3rd steal and Eubanks stole home to tally the Raptors first run to cut it to 2-1. In the 4th the Raptors took control. Cleanup hitter Shelby Keil bunted her way on first follwed by a sacrifice by Alex Dunlavy to move her to second. Back to back singles by Symone Loomis-Dotson and Caitlyn Menard pushed one over follwed by a fielder's choice by Ashley Eubanks to score another. Rachel Aubry then bunted with a runner on 3rd to sacrifice the 3rd run home giving the Raptors a 4-2 lead. They added another run after Loomis-Dotson doubled to lead off the 6th. She stole second and scored on a ground ball by Menard to push the lead to 5-2. Dunlavy responded big in the 2nd through 6th innings surrendering no hits and one walk during the middle 1/2. It got interesting in the 7th however as Dunlavy appeared to tire a bit and game up 3 singles and 3 walks in the 7th, but two heads up plays by catcher Loomis-Dotson led to two outs on base running mistakes. Kali Haas grounded back to Dunlavy with the tying run on second base to end the game for 5-4 win. Dunlavy earned the win and Symone Loomis-Dotson was the player of the game going 2 for 2 with a double, RBI, two stolen bases, while also picking two runner's off and making a big put out at home in a backup role as catcher. More impressively is the fact that she has only caught two games there for Silver Creek, both two years ago. In the last three years Silver Creek is 2-1 vs. Niwot. Two years ago Dotson homered to spark a 3-2 upset in the Raptors first year of rebuilding. Last year Kristine Hoyt took a no-hitter into the 7th inning, but a bloop single and throwing error ended up having the Raptors let one slip away 3-2 on a one hitter by Hoyt.

On the JV side, Sydney Mathias made her first high school start and battled but came up short in a 3-1 loss. The JV Raptors potent offense hit a snag in Halie Artzer only managing 4 hits.....2 of them by Brittany Delgado who was the player of the game.

The Raptors go back to work Thursday at home against Mountain View.

Silver Creek Raptors 5, Niwot Cougars 4

Silver Creek (JV) 1, Niwot Cougars (JV) 3

Squads Breakout for Practices - 2009

August 18th, 2009, Raptor News Wire

Teams broke out for the first day of practice and things continue to be on an upward swing at Silver Creek, as the program is loaded with kids with club experience and a good mix of yough and experience. With even numbers through from freshman to senior, the mix for the 2009 season should be solid this year as well as looking forward. Key returning players from last season will include Senior's Brandi Landwehr (1B), Ashley Eubanks (CF), Perry Friedlander (LF), and Rachel Aubry (2B), as well as anchors in Juniors McKenzie Wergin (SS), Symone Loomis-Dotson (3B), Alex Dunlavy (P) and Caitlyn Menard (P/3B). The Raptors kick off the season with weekend scrimmages this coming Saturday in Windsor, and will open their season with cross town rival Niwot on Tuesday August 25th.

Open workouts continue as season nears.......

July 20th, 2008, Raptor News Wire

As the club season winds down and Colorado ramps up for the fall season, the Raptors are back at it again to try and continue their upward climb of success in the programs turn around that started in 2007. Open workouts still continue on Tuesday's and Thursday's and the squad has more players out in 2009 than in any other year in school history. Players should continue focusing on getting their physical's done for this fall, as they'll need that complete by August 17th.

Hoyt, Aubry, Landwehr honored for accomplishments

November 18th, 2008, Raptor News Wire

Kristine Hoyt (P), Brandi Landwehr (1B), and Rachel Aubry (2B), all were recognized for their seasons by the local media outlets in the past week. Kristine Hoyt who led the charge for the Raptors this season with 11wins in the circle won 1st team All-Region and All-Area awards as well as Honorable Mention for All-State in her senior season. Brandi Landwehr won honorable mention for All-Area and a 2nd team award for All-Area. Rachel Aubry was an honorable mention for All-Area and All-Region. Congratuations to all three for a great 2008 campaign.

Hoyt, Aubry, Landwehr big winners at Raptors award banquet

October 31st, 2008, Raptor News Wire

The Raptors closed out the season at their awards banquet in late October. Jim and Andrea Kreitman hosted the squads at their home west of Longmont for a night of laughter and fun as Silver Creek closed out it's 2008 season. Another season of firsts as the program continues to spiral upward in the right direction. In the programs first 6 years of existence, the softball team had won 18 games total, while in the last two years alone, the team has won 23 games, and both times qualified for regional play. The award winners for the two squads is as follows:

Varsity Awards:

All Conference -- Kristine Hoyt

Honorable Mention All Conference -- Brandi Landwehr

MVP -- Kristine Hoyt

Best Offensive Player(s) -- Brandi Landwehr and Rachel Aubry

Best Defensive Player -- Rachel Aubry

Best Pitcher -- Kristine Hoyt

Most Versatile -- Symone Loomis-Dotson

Most Improved -- Shannon Feldman

Best Work Ethic -- Rachel Aubry

Most Inspirational Player -- Shannon Feldman

JV Awards:

MVP -- Scout Ennis

Best Offensive Player -- Sammy Kreitman

Best Defensive Player - Scout Ennis

Best Pitcher -- Caitlyn Menard

Most Versatile -- Brittany Delgado

Most Improved -- Sammy Kreitman

Best Work Ethic -- McKenzie Gibson

Most Inspirational Player -- Sammy Kreitman

Raptors offense falls short at Regionals

October 13th, 2008, Raptor News Wire

After seeing stats such as a team fielding percentage of .975 (2 errors) at regionals, as well as ace pitcher Kristine Hoyt giving up just 5 hits in 16 innings of work in 3 games, that it would be assured that Silver Creek would advance to a state berth for the first time in school history, and in just the second year of a program turn around for the ages. The problem was simply an offense that hit .277 all season, and hit even better in clutch situations at .305, disappeared during the weekend. In the two losses at regionals, the Raptors hit .122 as a team (6 for 49), and were 0-18 with runner's in scoing position. a very unlikely turn out to a season in which the Raptors thrived on clutch hits.

In game one the Raptors battled Widefield to a 0-0 tie, until a two run home run on a quality pitch off Kristine Hoyt gave the Gladiators all they would need in a 2-0 defeat. The Raptors came back and beat up on the Arvada Reds in the second game 8-0. In that game Kristime Hoyt pitched 4 innings of no-hit ball before yielding to senior Shannon Feldman who kept the shut out in tact enroute to a 8-0 win. Kerry Brundage hit a three run homer ,and three triples were hit, by McKenzie Wergin, Brandi Landwehr and Kristine Hoyt in the victory.

In the final game, on Saturday, the last state berth between Pueblo South and Silver Creek was on the line. The game started as the rains began to pour. In the first inning Brandi Landwehr immediately reached on an error and went to second on a wild pitch with no one out. Two strikeouts and a ground out ended the immediate threat. In the bottom of the first the second hitter of the same was walked and stole second and singled home to give the Colts a 1-0 lead after one inning. The umpires then suspended play for over an hour, and decided to pick up action on Sunday instead. On Sunday, the Raptors once again put pressure on the opposition by putting runners on base again. In fact 9 runner's were left, and 7 of them on 2nd or 3rd. Only one inning of the seven did the Raptors not threaten, but never able to come up with a big hit.

Perry Friedlander was the leading offensive performer going 4-9 (.444) on the weekend, while Hoyt was brilliant in the circle going 16 innings, with 5 hits, 4 runs giving up, only 3 earned.

The season still marked several milestones in a program on the upswing in a big way.

Victories against perennial tough teams and some others Silver Creek had never defeated included a 12-0 drubbing of Berthoud, and two victories against Windsor. Victories against Fossil Ridge, Greeley West and Longmont were also notched.

The team recorded the highest batting average, runs scored, RBI's, stolen bases, doubles, homers, stolen bases among many other records in school history as well

The first post season victory in school history as well as the most conference wins and overall wins in a season.

The Raptors also say goodbye to Seniors Jessica Wilson, Shannon Feldman, and Kristine Hoyt. The coaches, players, administration and parents thank them for all the blood sweat and tears they have poured into the softball program at Silver Creek High School and wish them luck going forward.

Silver Creek 0, Widefield 2

Silver Creek 8, Arvada 0

Silver Creek 0, Pueblo South 2

Raptors ready for Regionals

October 4th, 2008, Raptor News Wire

The Varsity squad finished up scirmmages with Broomfield and Frederick Wednesday in preparting for Regionals looking sharp and ready toi go. The Raptors find themselves in Region 5 in Pueblo taking on Widefield (15-4), Pueblo South (13-5) and Arvada (7-10), with 2 teams advancing to the state tournament from there. The team departs for Pueblo on Friday afternoon for 2, possibly 3 games on Saturday. The squad looks to advance to state for the first time in school history

Raptor JV wraps up season with a split

October 4th, 2008, Raptor News Wire

The JV squad wrapped up it's regular season splitting 4 games in their Loveland tournament to finish at 9-10 on the season, one win off from where they finished last season. The season started slowly for this squad, but in the end they hit .424 as a team and scored 213 runs in 19 games, comparatively they hit .352 and scored only 133 runs last year. There were also 7 players on the team who hit .400 or better. Scout Ennis, Sammy Kreitman and Liz Dedmon all hit .500 or better with Ennis leading the way at .534. Rosie Vandhoef, Brittany Delgado and Kara Schossow all carried better than .400 averages, and Alex Dunlavy who had a brief stint of 5 games on JV, hit .800 in 15 at bats. The Raptors now looked forward to the end of year banquet and their individual awards

Silver Creek 15, Fairview 3

Silver Creek 5, Windsor 10

Silver Creek 18, Greeley West 5

Silver Creek 6, Greeley Central 9

Silver Creek slips by the Roughriders

October 2nd, 2008, Raptor News Wire

The Creek looked sluggish on a day where they honored their outgoing seniors at Silver Creek High School. It was the last regular season game's that Senior pitcher's Kristine Hoyt and Shannon Feldman, and Senior Right Fielder Jessica Wilson would play at home on Silver Creek's home turf. Silver Creek found itself down 1-0 in the 1st inning after the Roughrider's garnered 3 weak singles together. The Raptor's managed to climb back into things and take a 3-1 lead in the 4th, but it took a wild pitch and a throwing error to plate those 3 runs. In the 7th, with 2 outs and a runner on 2nd, the Rider's drew a walk, got an infield single and a bloop single over the 2nd baseman's head to take the lead 4-3 with three run's in the frame. Down 4-3, in the bottom of the 7th, Perry Friedlander hit a one out double to right. Brandi Landwehr and McKenzie Wergin then drew back to back walks. Rachel Aubry and Kristine Hoyt both hit subsequent singles to push to runs over to give Creek the win 5-4. The three all managed to factor in the game on their way out. Jessica Wilson made a diving catch in the 7th to stop the bleeding and keep the score 4-3, while Shannon Feldman got the win to go and 3-0 on the season. Kristine Hoyt finished her last home game loudly going 6 and 2/3 innings scattering 4 hits, while going 3 for 4 at the plate with a double and the game winning RBI. The Raptors will now prepare for post season play with Regionals next week on October 11th.

Silver Creek 5, Roosevelt 4

The JV Raptors overwhelmed the Roosevelt Roughriders with an explosive offense and error free defense in a 16-2 win. The bats were hot up and down the lineup as the team pounded out 17 hits. Caitlyn Menard pitched two scoreless innings to take the win, her 5th on the year, and Scout Ennis closed out the final two innings recording all 6 outs by strikeout. The game capped a strong 4 game winning streak to finish conference play for the Raptors on JV. They sit at 7-8 heading into a 4 game tournament starting Friday. In the last 4 games the Raptors have averaged 21 runs and 16 hits per game

JV -- Silver Creek 16, Roosevelt 2

Silver Creek outlasts Trojans in extras

September 25th, 2008, Raptor News Wire

The Raptors looked sloppy Thursday night. Leaving 14 runners on base, as well as getting two runners thrown out at home plate, on top of 5 errors usually means a loss, and it didn't look so great as the Trojans took a 4-2 lead in the 2nd inning as well as tying the game 6-6 in the 6th. But thanks to the Raptor bats, the squad was able to keep a step ahead of the Trojans.

Heading into the 7th inning tied 6-6, the Raptors crushed 4 balls, but unfortunately couldn't put it away. The 7th started with Brandi Landwehr roping a line drive down the left field line, but a Longmont shift led to the ball being caught on a would be double. Kenzie Wergin promptly hit another sharp ball to left for single and stole 2nd base. Rachel Aubry then stepped up and lashed a line drive to short stop that was caught on the shoe strings. In trying to double up Wergin the ball went into right field allowing her to move to third. Kristine Hoyt then crushed a ball to deep right center that the right fielder caught on the run into the gap for a highlight reel catch to end the threat. In the top of the 8th the Trojans threatened again as a lead off single and hit batter put runners on 1st and 2nd with no one out. Kristine Hoyt struck out the next batter for the first out. Jacy Neuhaus then sacrificed the runners to 2nd and 3rd for the second out, but Hoyt was able to get Leah Tanaka to pop out to third to end the threat.

In the bottom of the 8th, Symone Loomis-Dotson led off reaching by error, followed by a single by Kerry Brundage to put two aboard. Ashley Eubanks then layed down a great bunt to move the runners along and beat the play up the line to load the bases with no one out. Freshman Amanda Siedem then stepped up and lashed a ground ball to shortstop. The throw came home to force out Loomis-Dotson but the throw pulled the catcher off of home plate to allow the winning run to plate.

It was a good win after losing to Longmont the last two years 21-17 and 5-4 in ugly games as well. Hot hands on the day were as follows as the Raptors pounded out 15 hits: Brandi Landwehr was 2 for 4 with a walk, a stolen base, and 2 RBI's, McKenzie Wergin was 2 for 4 with a walk and stolen base, Rachel Aubry was 2 for 5 with an RBI, Kristine Hoyt was 2 for 5, Kerry Brundage was 2 for 3 with 2 walks and a stolen base, Ashley Eubanks was 3 for 5 with an RBI and a stolen base, and Perry Friedlander was 1 for 2 with an RBI, and a stolen base.

Silver Creek 7, Longmont 6

On the JV side, the Raptors pounded out 17 hits (they have 40 hits in their last two games), to defeat the JV Trojans 21-5. Caitlyn Menard picked up her 4th win going the distance and hot hands were Brittany Delgado who was 1 for 2 with 2 walks, Liz Dedmon, 2 for 3 with an HBP, Rosie Vandehoef who was 2 for 4 with 2 RBI's, Scout Ennis who was 3 for 4 with 2 RBI's and a double, Sammy Kreitman who was 2 for 2 with 2 RBI's, Kara Schossow who was 3 for 3 with 5 RBI's, 2 Doubles and a Triple, Heather Swaney who was 2 for 2 with an RBI and a walk and McKenzie Gibson who was 1 for 2 with a walk and RBI

JV -- Silver Creek 21, Longmont 5

Silver Creek bats mauled by Grizzlies

September 23rd, 2008, Raptor News Wire

Things looked up when Brandi Landwehr singled to left on the second pitch of the game for the Raptors, but it would be the last time things looked so rosy. After reaching on the 2nd pitch she saw, the side was struck out.......3 strikeouts of a total of 14 on the day, a team record. The Raptors were kept in check the rest of the day managing only 1 hit with the 14 stirkeouts. Kristine Hoyt took the loss despite giving up only one earned run as the Raptors dropped the game 5-0. The Raptors play Longmont at home onThursday

Silver Creek 0, Northridge 5

On the JV side, the Raptors unleashed a 23 hit barrage on the Grizzlies in a lopsided 29-5 win. Rosie Vandehoef, Scout Ennis and Sammy Kretiman each had 4 hits, and Brittany Delgado and Liz Dedmon had 3. Every Raptor batter reached based. Caitlyn Menard pitched two shutout innings to get the win while deferring to Scount Ennis in the 3rd.

JV -- Silver Creek 29, Northridge 5

Silver Creek outshines Skyline with 14 hit performance

September 20th, 2008, Raptor News Wire

The Raptors defeated Skyline 10-0 Saturday with the help of 14 hits and a combined 2 hit shutout. Kristine Hoyt and Shannon Feldman each surrendered one hit for the shutout, and the bats rang loud. Brandi Landwerh was 2 for 4, McKenzie Wering 3 for 4, Rachel Aubry 2 for 4 with 4 RBI's, Kristine Hoyt 3 for 3 with 2 RBI's, Amanda Siedem 2 for 3 and Perry Friedlander 1 for 2. The Raptors head into the last two weeks of play with games against Northridge, Longmont and Roosevelt

Silver Creek 10, Skyline

On the JV side, the Raptors had 9 hits and took advantage of several walks, batting through the lineup twice in the 14 run bottom of the first. Every player reached base during the game. Kara Schossow led the offense, going 3 for 3 with a double and two singles and Scout Ennis hit a 3 run homer. Scout Ennis picked up the win in her first start of the year in the circle.

JV -- Silver Creek 18, Skyline 9

Creek blanks the Sabercats

September 18th, 2008, Raptor News Wire

It took several chances, but Silver Creek finally put away Fossil Ridge Thursday night in the 9th inning 1-0. Along the way the Raptors left 11 base runners, but an RBI single by McKenzie Wergin in the 9th plated Perry Friedlander for the go ahead run as the Raptors won their 10th game of the season. Brandi Landwehr was 1 for 2 with 3 walks on the day, while Rachel Aubry kept an 8 game hitting streak alive. Kristine Hoyt took the win, her 8th on the season throwing her 3rd shutout of the season. The Raptors face cross town rivals Skyline on Saturday at 10:00 at Silver Creek

Silver Creek 1, Fossil Ridge 0

On the JV side, the Raptors played another close game, but came up short losing 5-4. The game was tied twice during the contest, but the 'Cats prevailed in the end. Caitlyn Menard struck out 10 in taking the loss and also tripled during the game, as well as Scout Ennis going 1 for 1 with 2 walks.

JV -- Silver Creek 4, Fossil Ridge 5

Raptor bats alseep again.....

September 16th, 2008, Raptor News Wire

The Silver Creek bats continued to slumber for the second game in a row vs. the conference leading Frederick Warriors Tuesday......except for Rachel Aubry that is. The Junior 2nd baseman continued a seven game hit streak going 4 for her last 6 in the two games this week. Unfortunately not much has been with her as the Raptors have only managed 1 other hit in the last two games. Kristine Hoyt pitched brilliantly for the second game in a row taking a rough 2-0 loss to the Warriors. The Raptors visit Fossil Ridge on Thursday.

Silver Creek 0, Frederick 2

On the JV side, the Raptors battled against an undefeated Frederick Warriors JV squad but came up just short in a 7-8 game. The Raptors jumped out early 4-0 but the Warriors nibbled at the lead. The Raptors had a rally going late with the tying run on third, but a pick off play at third ended the game.

JV -- Silver Creek 7, Frederick 8

Raptor let no hitter, game get away against Cougars

September 15th, 2008, Raptor News Wire

Kristine Hoyt and the Raptors took a no hitter into the 7th inning Monday vs.the Niwot Cougars, only to have the game get away from them in a split second. The Raptors trailed early when the Cougars scored the go ahead run on a tag play at the plate dropped by Kerry Brundage to allow the Cougars to go up 1-0. In the 3rd the Raptors tied things up however as Symone Loomis-Dotson tripled and was knocked in by a single by Rachel Aubry. Later, Aubry singled and moved to second on a bobbled ball in the outifled and was drive home on a fielder's choice by Perry Friedlander. The 2-1 lead stuck until the seventh. With Kristine Hoyt's no-no intact. The lead hitter hit a blooper to 2nd that just eeked over Aubry's head to put the lead runner on. A pop up in foul territory lead to the first out. With the bottom of the Niwot order coming up, the Raptors looked to close the deal. The Cougars dropped down a bunt that was thrown into right field however which allowed both runs to come over the dish for a 3-2 victory leaving the Raptors stunned.

Silver Creek 2, Niwot 3

Raptor double up on Spartans

September 11th, 2008, Raptor News Wire

Silver Creek softballers fell behind in the 1st inning after two key fielding errors plated three Spartan runs, but never looked back after the fact. Creek roared back with 5 runs in the bottom of the first to take the lead which they would never relinquish from that point on. Down 3-0, the Raptors drew 4 walks and a fielding error and had only one single, but later in the game the bats came alive. Heading into the 2nd inning the Spartans had scored again to make the game 5-4, but a lead off double by Brandi Landwehr set the table. Amanda Siedem singled to put Landwehr at third and Kristine Hoyt singled for the second time in as many innings to put the score at 6-4. The Raptors added another in the third after the bases were loaded via walks and Amanda Siedem hit a sacrifice fly to plate another run, but that was all the damage the Raptors could do, leading 7-4. "We really could have put the game out of reach twice in the first three innings," said Coach Beavers. "We have to be able to put teams away when golden opportunities such as those arise." The Spartans got two more uneared runs in the 4th to cut it to 7-6, but the Raptors and Kristine Hoyt took charge from there. In the bottom of the 4th Kerry Brundage drew a walk followed by a outstanding bunt-slap-bunt by Symone Loomis-Dotson to put runners on 1st and 2nd. After Rachel Aubry sacrificed the runner's to third, Perry Friedlander was plunked to load the bases. A wild pitch scored one run, followed by a 2 RBI single by Ashley Eubanks to plate two more to push the lead to 10-6. In the 6th the Raptors scored two more on a RBI single by Aubry and a Sac Fly by Friedlander. The Raptors (6-2, 9-3) sit at third place in the conference and take on their cross town rival Niwot on Saturday

Silver Creek 12, Greeley West 6

On the JV side, the bats were hot and the defense solid as they logged a convincing 13-3 win against West. Nine hits and aggressive baserunning helped the cause. Liz Dedmon continued her hot streak going 3 for 3 with 4 runs scored. Sammy Kreitman picked up 2 RBI's witha home run to right center field in the 4th inning. Alex Dunlavy and Scout Ennis each logged 2 hits as well. Dunlavy pitched 4 scoreless innings striking out 8 and giving up 1 hit, with Ennis pitching one inning in relief while stirking out 2 more batters.

JV -- Silver Creek 13, Greeley West 3

Raptors win Silver Pool in Berthoud Invitational

September 8th, 2008, Raptor News Wire

The Silver Creek Raptors bounced back from a tough loss at Broomfield and some sloppy play in Friday in the Berthoud Invitational to win both games Saturday and win the teams pool. Things started off on Friday afternoon with the 3A Lyons Lions. Shannon Feldman got the start and threw well, despite problems defensively. The Raptor bats were hot as well as Kenzie Wergin homered twice and had 4 RBI's. Brandi Landwehr and Rachel Aubry were also hot as they had 3 for 4 days, and Landwehr knocked in 5 runners. Shannon Feldman gave up only 2 earned runs out of eight scored as the Raptors on 13-8

Silver Creek 13, Lyons 8

In the 5 PM game against Sterling, defense and missed opportunities spoiled a brilliant game thrown by Kristine Hoyt as the the Raptors lost in extra innings 5-2. Rachel Aubry was 1-2 with a double and RBI, and Jessica Wilson came off the bench to go 1 for 2 as well.

Silver Creek 2, Sterling 5

In the Saturday pool play, Kristine Hoyt had another solid outing, given up just one run in the 2nd and one in the 4th. Problem is, the bats didn't get going early and the Raptors trailed 2-0 in the 5th. Amanda Siedem hit a single to put runners on first and 3rd however and a subsequent steal of 2nd and a throwing error by the catcher allowed a run to plate. The Raptors eventaully tied the game 2-2, and went on to score 2 more in the 6th to win the game 4-2. The second time the Raptors have beaten the Wizards this season. Hot hands were Amanda Siedem going 2 for 3 with an RBI, and Rachel Aubry who was 1 for 3 with 2 Runs.

Silver Creek 4, Windsor 2

In the last game of the tourney, the Raptors face a Greeley West team throwing a very slow arm to keep the Raptors off balance. The Raptors scored 5 runs in the first to jump out, but things stopped dead there offensively for them. The Spartans then answered back with 4 runs in the 3rd to tie the game 5-5. Shannon Feldman did a brilliant job of keeping the Spartans at bay, and in the bottom of the 6th, Alex Dunlavy drew a pinch hit lead off walk. Jessica Wilson then sacrificed the runner to 2nd, and after Perry Friedlander had entered to pinch run for Dunlavy, a single to right by Brandi Landwehr ended the game with a 6-5 victory.

Silver Creek 6, Greeley West 5

Raptors JV falls to Niwot

September5th, 2008, Raptor News Wire

The Raptors only managed two hits Friday in a visiting loss vs. the Niwot Cougars. Rosie Vandehoef scored both runs for the Raptors

JV -- Silver Creek 2, Niwot 12

Eagles outfly Raptors

September 4th, 2008, Raptor News Wire

The Raptors fell behind in the third frame against Broomfield Thursday after 3 errors in that frame lead to 4 unearned runs. Two more runs added in the 4th put the Raptors in the early hole 6-0. A three run homer by Kenzie Wergin closed the gap for the Raptors, to 6-3, but Broomfield Eagle pitcher Chandler Moore kept the Raptors at Bay the rest of the day as they fell to 5-2 in conference play.

Silver Creek 3, Broomfield 6

On the JV side, Brittany Delgado went 3 for 3 in a tough loss to Broomfield 3-6.

JV -- Silver Creek 3, Broomfield 6

Raptors roll the Spartans in outstanding team effort...

September 2nd, 2008, Raptor News Wire

The Raptors jumped out early on Tuesday and not only beat the Berthoud Spartans for the first time in school history, but trounced them 12-0 Tuesday at Silver Creek. The Raptors pounded out 12 hits scoring in every inning and took advantage of 4 errors by the Spartans enroute to the win that leaves them sitting at 2nd place in the conference. Things got going early for the Raptors as Kristine Hoyt drove home 2 in the first to put the Raptors up 2-0. In the 2nd inning, the lead was pushed to 3 as McKenzie Wergin tripled to right field to playte Brandi Landwehr. In the 3rd the Raptors exploded. After back to back fielding errors, Ashley Eubanks crushed a ball down the right field line to plate two. With Eubanks moving to third on the throws in from the outfield, Rachel Aubry singled her home with two outs on an infield single. Landwehr then doubled and Wergin singled to push two more accross and put the Raptors up 8-0 heading into the 4th. In the 4th, Kristine Hoyt led off the inning with a solo shot to center, her 3rd homer in as many home games for Silver Creek. After another fielding error and a walk, Amanda Siedem and Alex Dunlavy each plated runs, followed by another RBI double by Brandi Landwehr. With a 12-0 lead in the top of the 5th, Kristine Hoyt shut down any threat in the 5th by closing the door. Hoyt finished with a two hit shutout, her second consecutive shutout. She was helped by two double plays and outstanding defensive play. The Raptors (5-1) will face Broomfield (4-1) on Thursday.

Many Raptors had big days, led by Brandi Landwehr who was 4-4 with 3 runs, 2 RBI's and 2 Doubles. Kenzie Wergin was 2-3 with a triple and 2 RBI's; Kristine Hoyt was 2 for 3 with 2 runs, 3 RBI's and a home run, Kerry Bundage was 1 for 3, Ashley Eubanks, 1-2 with 2 RBI's, 2 Runs and a walk, Amanda Siedem 1-3 with an RBI and Rachel Aubry was 1-2 with a run and an RBI.

Silver Creek 12, Berthoud 0

With darkenss falling and a game that surpassed 3 hours, the JV Raptors lost a tense 10 inning struggle with the Spartans 15-12. it was a see-saw battle from start to finish. The Raptors jumped out ahead early with 2 runs in the first, but Berthoud tied it up right away in the 2nd, the first of a total of six innings that would end in a tie. The two teams stood tied at the end of the 5th through 9th innings as the score climbed from 6-6, 8-8, 10-10 and finally to 11-11. In the 10th the Spartans scored 4 and kept the Raptors at bay in the bottom of the 10th to ensure the win 15-12. The Raptors only committed 2 errors in the losing effort.

JV -- Silver Creek 12, Berthoud 15

Hoyt heroics... walk off homer takes down Eagles

August 28th, 2008, Raptor News Wire

Kristine Hoyt is a different player in 2008 than 07, coming up with key hits and driving in runs that eluded her at times last season. She did not disappoint Thursday in a thrilling game which had her hitting a walk off homer in the bottom of the 7th to win the game. This on top of the 4 hit shutout she dealt as well as an after thought. Not before some nervous moments before getting there. Thompson Valley put pressure on the Raptors early as their second hitter of the game got on base with an infield single. The next hitter bunted which led to an error and put runners on 2nd and 3rd with one out. Hoyt got the next two hitters to pop up to avert any threat. In the bottom of the first, a would be potential run was then killed by a double play ball. In the 3rd, a single and walk put two runners on again for the Eagles with one out, but a pop up to catcher Kerry Brundage and a strikeout once again ended the Thompson Valley threat. Same story in the 4th, wiht a single and a hit batter, Hoyt once again had two on with one out, but once again sat two hitters down. In the bottom of the 4th the Raptors were rattled by a triple play. With runners on 2nd and 3rd and no out, Kristine Hoyt grouned to short. A late break by both Brandi Landwehr and Symone Loomis-Dotson led to a 6-3-2-5 triple play as two runners on with no outs turned into an inning ending crushing play. In the 5th, once again the Eagles got two aboard with a single and hit batsman, but Hoyt ended the threat yet again. Things were quiet until the 7th when Hoyt hit the first pitch she saw out to left field for the walk off 1-0 victory. The Raptors are now 4-1 in conference and overall, sitting in early 3rd place in the season still yet young. The test will come for the Raptors next week as they will face two perennial tough squads in Berthoud and Broomfield.

Kerry Brundage continued to stay hot as well going 2-2. She has started the season hitting at a .727 clip through 5 games.

Silver Creek 1, Thompson Valley 0

On the JV side, the Raptors saved the best for last in a comeback to beat the Eagles 10-9. After being down in the 3rd 7-0, the JV squad answered back to make it 7-5, but gave two back in the 4th, now down 9-5. In their last at bat they loaded the bases but then hit into a double play. With one out the Raptors capitalized on a few walks and wild pitches and a key hit by Brittany Delgado. Pitcher Caitlyn Menard logged 6 stikeouts for her 2nd win of the year. Sammy Kreitman stayed hot garnering 2 RBI's in the victory.

JV -- Silver Creek 10, Thompson Valley 9

Brundage still rolling as the Cats are tamed.....

August 26th, 2008, Raptor News Wire

The Freshman seem to have picked up on the tone set by Creek in 2007 by starting the season hot, and the trend continued Tuesday against Greeley Central in a 5-1 win. Amanda Siedem was 1 for 2 starting in left field for the Creek and is 3 for 6 on the season. Kerry Brundage continued to tear it up as she steps in for the departed team MVP from 2007. Brundage was 2 for 3 with 2 RBI's Tuesday and has started the season 6 for 9 with 4 RBI's through 4 games. Although the offense generated 9 hits on the day, most of the production was spread out and no well utilized until the 3rd inning. "Our offense still has to start clicking on all cylinders, "says Coach Beavers. "Once we get everyone settled in and swinging well, things should keep picking up."

Tied 0-0 going into the 3rd, senior Jessica Wilson led off with a line drive single to start things off. Amanda Siedem then reached on error and both runners were sacrificed to second and third by Kenzie Wergin. Wilson scored on a wild pitch before Brandi Landwehr laced a line drive single to right center to score Siedem. Symone Loomis-Dotson then singled, followed by a 2 RBI single to left center by Brundage. The Raptors addedanother run in the 6th thanks to an RBI single by Rachel Aubry. The Wildcats got one run off starter Kristine Hoyt in the bottom of the 6th enroute to her complete game 4 hitter. Hoyt is now 3-1 on the season. Perry Friedlander also hit a pinch hit double to help the cause.

The Raptors take on Thompson Valley at home at 4 PM on Thursday

Silver Creek 5, Greeley Central 1

The JV pounded out 19 hits in 4 innings to in 21-5 in their game. Every spot in the order produced a hit with Rosie Vandehoef leading the way with a 4 for 5 day. The Raptors exploded for a JV record of 19 hits and 21 runs against Greeley Central, logging the win by the convincing score of 21-5. The Raptors racked up runs in each inning, with an 11-run 2nd inning that saw 15 Raptors come to the plate. Pitcher Caitlyn Menard pitched a complete-game 4-hitter, striking out 5 along the way and pitching out of a couple of tight spots. A great play by 2nd baseman Liz Dedmon took the wind out of the Greeley sails early in the game when they were threatening to have a breakout inning. Third baseman Sammy Kreitman made a heads-up play later in the game to catch a runner off of 2nd base.. In all, 9 of 10 Raptors logged hits in the game, making for a happy busride home.

JV -- Silver Creek 21, Greeley Central 5

Raptors spoil spell cast by the Wizards....

August 23rd, 2008, Raptor News Wire

The bats were out in force Saturday morning as the Silver Creek Raptors softball team took the lead early enroute to a 6-2 victory over the Windsor Wizards.....the first victory over Windsor in Silver Creek's history, again setting a solid tone for a program on the up swing. Kristine Hoyt set the tone in the circle overcoming the command problems she's had in the first two games of the season throwing a complete game while striking out 8 on the way. In the top of the first 2 singles, a hit batter and a walk led to 2 runs for the Wizards, but the Raptors answered back scoring 5 in the bottom 1/2 of the frame. Brandi Land(kicker)wehr singled followed by Symone Loomis-Dotson getting plunked. Krisitne Hoyt then singled home both runners. After a walk to Kerry Brundage and Rachel Aubry reaching a Wizard error, freshman Amanda Siedem came up big driving home a run, while the trailing runner scored on the throw to first the Siedem had beat out. The Raptors added another run in the 2nd as red hot Kerry Brundage knocked an RBI single to score Symone Loomis-Dotson from 3rd after Dotson had stolen that bag the pitch prior. The Raptors play next Tuesday against Greeley Central and again on Thursday against Thompson Valley.

The JV dropped their game 14-5

Silver Creek 6, Windsor 2

JV -- Silver Creek 5, Windsor 14

Disastrous sixth spoils battle with the Lions

August 21st, 2008, Raptor News Wire

A close 1-1 battle was spoiled in the 6th Thursday for the Raptors. The Raptors wiggled off the hook several times Thursday to keep a tight score against the Mountain View Mountain Lions Thursday. In the first the Lions loaded the bases with nobody out with a walk, a fielding error and hit batter, but Kristine Hoyt worked out of trouble with 2 strikeouts and a fly out to center field to end the threat. In the 3rd the Lions struck first however as a single and 3 walks allowed the Lions to score on a free pass to go up 1-0. In the 5th however Perry Friedlander drew a lead off walk and stole second. Rachel Aubry then drove a 3-2 pitch into left field to score Friedlander to knot things up at 1-1 heading to the sixth frame. Things came apart in the 6th however as 3 singles, 3 walks and 3 fielding errors allowed the Lions to score 7 runs in the frame. The Raptors loaded the bases in the 7th, but came up empty to drop their first game of the season 8-1 to the Lions. The Raptors face the Windsor Wizards on Saturday morning at home at 10 AM

The JV squad came back from a defecit but couldn't over come the lead and dropped their game 8-7

Silver Creek 1, Mountain View 8

JV -- Silver Creek 7, Mountain View 8

Raptors declaw Tigers in ugly win

August 19th, 2008, Raptor News Wire

With confidence in a more seasoned and experience unit for 2008 the Raptors opened up the 2008 campaign with the visiting Sterling Tigers coming to town. Silver Creek looked two make it two wins, two seasons in a row vs. the Tigers as 2007 was the first time the softball team at defeated Sterling in school history. The Raptors accomplished the mission, although in strange fashion in a lengthy, sloppy game Tuesday afternoon. The Tigers put pressure on the Raptors early scoring 4 in the first off two hits and 3 base on balls issued by Kristine Hoyt, but answered back on a fielding error and 6 walks by the Sterling's starting pitcher. Both sides quited down for the next two frames until the Raptors exploded for 6 runs in the 4th. 2 walks and a hit batter were followed by two runs scoring when junior Brandi Landwehr reached on a fielding error. Freshman catcher Kerry Brundage singled to score one more followed by sophomore Alex Dunlavy's double to right center to plate another run. Perry Friedlander finished off the damage knocking in another on a ground ball fielder's choice. The Raptors held a decided 10-4 advantage and looked to be in control until the 5th. After a 17 pitch at bat, the Sterling cleanup hitter Carlson drew a walk from Hoyt, and the Raptors then committed three fielding errors in the frame to allow 3 more runs to score to close the gap to 10-7. In the top of the 5th the Raptors put the nail in the coffin after a lead off single by Junior Ashley Eubanks and a walk to Symone Loomis-Dotson when Hoyt hit the first pitch she saw over the fence to dead center for a 3 run homer. The Raptors and Tigers each scored 1 more run to end the game at 14-8 Raptors. Hoyt garnered the win, while Senior Shannon Feldman finished up the 7th in relief. Kerry Brundage was player of the game going 2 for 2 with 2 walks.

The JV squad was vicitimized by some inconsitent defense and focus problems and dropped their game 9-1.

Silver Creek 14, Sterling 8

JV -- Silver Creek 1, Sterling 8

Raptors prep for 2008 Season

July 25th, 2008, Raptor News Wire

Returning all but two players from last year's squad, the Raptors are working hard prepping for the 2008 campaign, Stay tuned for updates on the Raptors season!!!!!

Raptors end season on high note at Banquet and give out awards.

November 7th, 2007, Raptor News Wire

The awards banquet was a hit this past month, for winner's of all the awards, visit the Raptor Accolades page.

Winner's for the big awards were as follows:

Varsity MVP -- Kristy DeHaas - Senior -- Catcher

Best Offensive Player -- McKenzie Wergin - Freshman - Shortsop

Best Pitcher -- Kristine Hoyt - Junior - Pitcher

Best Defensive Player -- Brandi Landwehr - Sophomore - First Baseman

Junior Varsity MVP -- Michelle Larcinese - Junior - First Baseman

JV Best Offensive Player - Michelle Larcinese - Junior - First Baseman

JV Best Pitcher -- Shannon Feldman -- Junior - Pitcher

JV Best Defensive Player -- Jackie Fuhrman - Freshman - Shortstop

All Conference Selections were as follows:

Brandi Landwehr -- All Conference 1st Base

Honorable Mention for All conference:

Kristine Hoyt, Pitcher, McKenzie Wergin, SS, Symone Loomis-Dotson, CF, Kristy DeHaas, C

Northern Conf.						O
>	W	L	T	PCT	GB	W	L	T	PCT	GB
Silver Creek	4	0	0	1.000	0.0	4	0	0	1.000	0.0
Broomfield	4	1	0	.800	0.5	3	1	0	.750	1.0
Niwot	3	1	0	.750	1.0	3	1	0	.750	1.0
Mountain View	3	1	0	.750	1.0	2	1	0	.667	1.5
Longmont	2	2	0	.500	2.0	1	2	0	.333	2.5
Thompson Valley	1	2	0	.333	2.5	1	2	0	.333	2.5
Greeley Central	0	3	0	.000	3.5	0	3	0	.000	3.5
Centaurus	0	6	0	.000	4.0	0	4	0	.000	4.0