Tracey Summa

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March 7, 2005

After a tough, yet much needed week of practice that included freezing temperatures, 25-mph winds, and the running of stadiums in the hot, humid aquatic center, we were chomping at the bit to play a few games.

Due to a miscommunication on scheduling, the games on Friday were played at home instead of at Wesleyan (Ga.). We very much enjoyed our weekend home, and the team's performance definitely proved it.

We opened up the first game on Friday with a 9-0 rout of Wesleyan. Freshman Ashley Tobar pitched a stellar game allowing only three hits through the shortened five-inning game.

Her performance on the mound was backed by another strong showing by the defense, and even stronger showing by the offense lineup at the plate. The entire team was in on the action, but the game was highlighted by two monsters homeruns by the sisters of slam: Jennifer Harrigan and Sarah Morse.

In the second game, we played well again but couldn't seem to push as many runs across the plate. However Harrigan added excitement again with another homer over the left-field fence (Keep it up Jen!). Freshman Kathy Gordon took the mound in game two and finished with another solid performance.

On Saturday, we faced a tough team in Ferrum College (Va.). Going into the games, we knew that it would be the toughest competition we had faced so far this year, but of course, we did not let that scare us.

In game one, we came out firing on all cylinders, finishing with another shutout 9-0 and another win for Kathy Gordon. It took us a little longer to get going in game two.
After falling behind 2-0, we rallied in fourth to a 4-2 lead. In the end, we added another victory with final score of 7-3.

This game was highlighted by an awesome performance by Tobar. It was definitely her strongest showing of the year and is only a hint of things to come from this freshman.

Overall, the weekend went extremely well. We really seem to be coming together as a team and it is showing on the field. The wins against Ferrum were huge for us, and provide the perfect stepping stone on our way to regaining the UAA Championship this week in Altamonte Springs, Florida.

P.S. Special thanks to all of our supportive parents and to Mrs. Eaves for the yummy deviled eggs! Look forward to seeing everyone in Florida.

Tracey Summa is a senior from Louisville, Ky. She would love to answer e-mail questions from Emory recruits and fans.