New Bybees takes two to claim women’s title

After an undefeated run through the season in the women’s division of church league softball, New Bybees suffered its first loss Monday night in the league’s championship tournament.

The tourney’s top seed shook off their loss, however, and bounced back Tuesday with a pair of wins over the Baptist Misfits to claim the championship.

In the first of the two games needed to decide the finals, New Bybees scored seven runs in the first, sending their entire lineup to the plate, and capped a six-inning win with 11 runs in the sixth to down the Misfits 26-16.

Stephanie Hanson’s inside-the-park homer highlighted the first inning for New Bybees, and Shea Muncey homered in the sixth while Kristy Rogers had a double and a triple during that frame.

Muncey, Lonette Mullican and Kati Sutton all had three-hit games, while Lacey Griffith, Rogers and Hanson had two apiece.

The Misfits got 4-for-4 performances from Tracey Medlen and Ashley Nichols, while Sarah Roller had three hits. Michelle Southard had a pair of inside-the-park homers to help her team’s cause.

In the second game, New Bybees made short work of their opponent, allowing just two runs while posting 16 of their own.

Sutton and Rogers had three hits each, with Sutton and Mullican connecting for home runs. Sina Neal, Griffith and Hanson added two hits apiece.

The Misfits’ second-game effort was led by Callie Orrick, who had a pair of hits, while Medley had an inside-the-park homer.

New Hope’s women earned this year’s sportsmanship award.