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Who does everyone think is the favorite for the 3 regions?

I thought I saw in the paper that Bishop Ryan is the reigning Region 3 champ, but they graduated their whole infield. They do return one of the better pitchers and hitters in the state in Katie Backes though.

My region 3 pick would be Minot High or Bismarck.

Region 1 - Fargo North/West Fargo
Region 2 - Red River
Region 3 - Minot High

Run4Fun2009 wrote:Region 1 - Fargo North/West Fargo
Region 2 - Red River
Region 3 - Minot High

Is West Fargo back to their stage of dominance that they were at when they won what was it like 11 straight titles?

Indy5 wrote:

Run4Fun2009 wrote:Region 1 - Fargo North/West Fargo
Region 2 - Red River
Region 3 - Minot High

Is West Fargo back to their stage of dominance that they were at when they won what was it like 11 straight titles?

Bismarck looked very strong this weekend in the East-West Crossover beating West Fargo, South, and North. They have a couple new pitchers, and Peterson at shortstop which will make them extremely competitive this year.

Does anyone know if EGF Sacred Heart is hosting another tournament and if they are are any ND teams participating?

Flip wrote:Does anyone know if EGF Sacred Heart is hosting another tournament and if they are are any ND teams participating?

Yes it is May 7th and 8th. I know there are a few ND teams in there. Bishop Ryan is for sure, I don't remember if any others were.

Bismarck just swept Minot (at Minot) last night. I believe they are undefeated this season including a win over West Fargo.

scoobyx2 wrote:Bismarck just swept Minot (at Minot) last night. I believe they are undefeated this season including a win over West Fargo.

Yeah, I think they should be the favorite for their region. They and Bishop Ryan will the top 2 IMO. Minot high should be not too far behind in third.

Flip wrote:Does anyone know if EGF Sacred Heart is hosting another tournament and if they are are any ND teams participating?

It is cancelled.

Indy5 wrote:

scoobyx2 wrote:Bismarck just swept Minot (at Minot) last night. I believe they are undefeated this season including a win over West Fargo.

Yeah, I think they should be the favorite for their region. They and Bishop Ryan will the top 2 IMO. Minot high should be not too far behind in third.

Actually, my guess is that it will be a battle between Bismarck and Dickinson. All the teams in Region 3 have ok pitching, but I think Bismarck and Dickinson stand out offensively.

scoobyx2 wrote:

Indy5 wrote:

scoobyx2 wrote:Bismarck just swept Minot (at Minot) last night. I believe they are undefeated this season including a win over West Fargo.

Yeah, I think they should be the favorite for their region. They and Bishop Ryan will the top 2 IMO. Minot high should be not too far behind in third.

Actually, my guess is that it will be a battle between Bismarck and Dickinson. All the teams in Region 3 have ok pitching, but I think Bismarck and Dickinson stand out offensively.

I know Ryan beat Dickinson in both games when they went down there. I heard it was something like 13 to 15 and 11 to 13. I don't know the exact numbers but I know they were both in the low to mid teens. Not sure how Bismarck and Dickinson matched up if they have yet.

Indy5 wrote:

scoobyx2 wrote:

Indy5 wrote:

scoobyx2 wrote:Bismarck just swept Minot (at Minot) last night. I believe they are undefeated this season including a win over West Fargo.

Yeah, I think they should be the favorite for their region. They and Bishop Ryan will the top 2 IMO. Minot high should be not too far behind in third.

Actually, my guess is that it will be a battle between Bismarck and Dickinson. All the teams in Region 3 have ok pitching, but I think Bismarck and Dickinson stand out offensively.

I know Ryan beat Dickinson in both games when they went down there. I heard it was something like 13 to 15 and 11 to 13. I don't know the exact numbers but I know they were both in the low to mid teens. Not sure how Bismarck and Dickinson matched up if they have yet.

I believe that Dickinson just swept Bismarck

Run4Fun2009 wrote:

Indy5 wrote:

scoobyx2 wrote:

Indy5 wrote:

scoobyx2 wrote:Bismarck just swept Minot (at Minot) last night. I believe they are undefeated this season including a win over West Fargo.

Yeah, I think they should be the favorite for their region. They and Bishop Ryan will the top 2 IMO. Minot high should be not too far behind in third.

Actually, my guess is that it will be a battle between Bismarck and Dickinson. All the teams in Region 3 have ok pitching, but I think Bismarck and Dickinson stand out offensively.

I know Ryan beat Dickinson in both games when they went down there. I heard it was something like 13 to 15 and 11 to 13. I don't know the exact numbers but I know they were both in the low to mid teens. Not sure how Bismarck and Dickinson matched up if they have yet.

I believe that Dickinson just swept Bismarck

They split with Dickinson, but I don't think they have played Ryan yet. Bismarck didn't play very well against Dickinson, but I think most of the players were more concerned about prom...lol.

I like how there are 4 of us on this board who care about softball at all. Haha

Indy5 wrote:I like how there are 4 of us on this board who care about softball at all. Haha

I agree! I do appreciate any input you guys have on fastpitch tho. With the uncooperative weather, it has been hard to follow the teams since there have been so many games that have been rescheduled.

Bishop Ryan swept Dickinson today by 2 and by 3.

Prep Softball
Game 1
Bishop Ryan 7, Dickinson 4
Dickinson 010 001 2 — 4 4 3
Ryan 610 000 x — 7 6 2
W — Katie Backes; L — Briana Farnsworth.
Highlights — Dickinson: Mackenzie Hoffman 2-4, 2B, 2 runs. Ryan: Backes 7 IP, 1 ER, 9 Ks, 2 runs; Sam Smith 2-3; Anika Rovig 1-2, 2B, run; Lexi Klein 1-2, run.
Game 2
Bishop Ryan 6, Dickinson 4
Dickinson 002 110 0 — 4 6 1
Ryan 102 012 x — 6 8 3
W — Katie Backes; L — Briana Farnsworth.
Highlights — Dickinson: Ashley Krieg 1-4, 2 runs; Farnsworth 1-2, run. Ryan: McKenzie Ebert 2-3, 2B, run; Drew Awalt 1-3, run; Katie Backes 2-4, 2B, run; Amber Allers 1-3, run.
Game 1
Bismarck 2, Minot 1
Minot 000 000 1 — 1 2 3
Bismarck 200 000 x — 2 5 1
W — Lardy; L — Mackenzie Nagel.
Game 2
Bismarck 3,
Minot High 2 (10 innings)
Minot 101 000 000 0 — 2 6 3
Bismarck 000 200 000 1 — 3 6 1
W — Lardy: L — Jerrica Luck.
Highlights — Minot: Paige Ronnie 2-4, run; Taylor Wilkerson 2-5; Luck 2-4.

How is Central?

Run - can OG girls play softball somewhere?

Flip wrote:How is Central?

Run - can OG girls play softball somewhere?

Fargo Shanley co-ops with Oak Grove and Park Christian (Mhd).

BISMARCK 6, MINOT 5, 8 innings
Bismarck scored the last three runs of the game to beat Minot on Friday. With two outs in the bottom of the seventh, Carli Peterson was hit by a pitch and Kasandra Cariveau doubled to put runners on second and third. Brianna Flynn tied the game with a two-run double. In the bottom of the eighth, Chantel Carr and Lexi Klein had base hits. Carr came around to score on an error on a ball hit by Paige Nustad. Darby Krivoruchka pitched all eight innings to earn the win for Bismarck.

Minot 200 300 00 - 5 7 1
Bismarck 210 000 21 - 6 11 1

Megan Rutledge, Katie Clark (4), McKenzie Nagel (6) and Nikki Fonder; Darby Krivoruchka and Kasandra Cariveau, Ashley Haag (3), Carli Peterson (5). W - Krivoruchka, 3-0. L - Nagel. HR - none.

Highlights: B - Peterson 2-for-3, 2B, 2 R; Faith Winings 2-for-2, R; Brianna Flynn 2-for-3, 2B, 2 RBI.

WEST REGION
Region Overall
W L W L
Bismarck 10 1 20 1
Bishop Ryan 7 1 12 4
Minot 5 6 13 8
Dickinson 3 5 8 14
Turtle Mountain 0 12 0 16

Bishop Ryan 6, Valley City 0
Ryan 002 103 0 - 6 11 0
VC 000 000 0 - 0 0 1
W - Katie Backes; L - M. Brandvold.

Highlights - Ryan: Backes 2-4, 14 Ks, CG 0 hits allowed; Amber Allers 3-3; Drew Awalt 2-3.

Bishop Ryan 3, Enderlin 0
Ryan 000 011 1 - 3 7 0
Enderlin 000000 0 - 0 0 1
W - Lexi Klein; L - Kayla Johnson.

Highlights - Ryan: Morgan Abel 2B; Maci Siverson 2-3; Amber Allers 2-3; Mackenzie Ebert 1-3; Klein CG 0 hits allowed, 13 Ks.

West Fargo also defeated Fargo Shanley 5-1 tonight

East-West Crossover
May 14-15 @ Valley City
(VCSU Complex)

Friday, May 14
Valley City 0 vs. Bishop Ryan 6
Enderlin vs. Bismarck, noon
Central Cass vs. Minot, 2 p.m.
Hankinson vs. Turtle Mountain, 2 p.m.
Bishop Ryan 3 vs. Enderlin 0
Bismarck vs. Valley City, 4 p.m.
Turtle Mountain vs. Central Cass, 6 p.m.
Minot vs. Hankinson, 6 p.m.

Saturday, May 15
Valley City vs. Minot, 10 a.m.
Enderlin vs. Turtle Mountain, 10 a.m.
Central Cass vs. Bishop Ryan, noon
Hankinson vs. Bismarck, noon
Minot vs. Enderlin, 2 p.m.
Turtle Mountain vs. Valley City, 2 p.m.
Bishop Ryan vs. Hankinson, 4 p.m.
Bismarck vs. Central Cass, 4 p.m.

all I know right now is bolded...

Run4Fun2009 wrote:Bishop Ryan vs. Hankinson, 4 p.m.

did this game happen? I see results that have Minot Ryan playing in the BGMR tournament on the same day.

yeah I don't know...that Valley City tourney was weird...I think Minot Ryan was at the tourney in MN and not at VC. If I hear more...I'll post it

Run4Fun2009 wrote:yeah I don't know...that Valley City tourney was weird...I think Minot Ryan was at the tourney in MN and not at VC. If I hear more...I'll post it

I don't know where the Minot Ryan varsity played for sure, but the tournament in Valley City had Class A jv teams participating.