By Chris Vaccaro
MaxPreps.com
Most high school softball fields aren't equipped with stereo systems and speakers, but that doesn't stop Rocky Point when they're at home or on the road.
The Eagles (5-7, 5-9) play to the sound of their own lively chatter in the dugout, singing songs for leadoff hitters, foul balls and just about every other aspect of the game.
"The more they talk, the more they're together and into the game," Eagle coach Alana LaMorte said. "I tell them they can't stop until the game is over."
It pumped up senior pitcher Jackie Enlund enough to orchestrate a six-hit, 12 strike out performance in an 11-0 win against Comsewogue in a Suffolk Division III crossover game on Wednesday afternoon.
"I love it, just hearing everyone scream," said Enlund, a five-year varsity player.
Edmund, who has won her last three contests, threw screw balls and curveballs to make up for a wide strike-zone against the Warriors (1-11 League, 1-12 Overall).
"We had big hits from everybody, everyone ran the bases really well and there was a lot of good fielding out there," Enlund said.
Cassie Jonaitis went 3-for-4 with two runs batted to power the Eagles' 11-run onslaught.
Baseball: Brown Powers Hills East to Big Win
Suffolk's League III was expected to belong to Hills East or West Islip when the season started. Both teams feature solid pitching staffs and good bats, making for competitive baseball when the two teams square off.
This week, with first place on the line, both teams sent their aces to the mound. Hills East's Adam Brown earned a win in a 2-1 victory over Rob Faulkner and the Lions on Tuesday and they now have a three-game lead in the division.
Later in the week Hills East won, 13-3, and West Islip closed the series out with a 4-1 win.
Baseball: Plainedge Slows Down Division
Division had been virtually unbeatable all year long until running into Plainedge Tuesday. The Red Devils earned a 3-2 win on Tuesday, handing the Blue Dragons just their second loss of the spring.
Plainedge ace Drew Gustafson improved to 4-1 this season.
Division opened the series with a 20-12 victory Monday, while Plainedge won the rubber match, 5-4, Thursday.
Baseball Notes
Bay Shore ended Connetquot's hopes of an unbeaten season with a 4-1 win Monday. Connetquot entered the contest with a 15-0 record.Tuesday's St. John the Baptist -St. Dominic game was a low-key affair until the fourth inning when St. John the Baptist's T.J. Thomas drove in the only run in a 1-0 victory. Justin Jorgensen got the victory on the mound, fanning seven and giving up just one hit. St. Dominic answered two days later with a 10-4 win.
Girls Lacrosse Notes
Manhasset's Maggie Breslin tallied five goals and four assists in a 14-6 win over Port Washington Tuesday. Garden City continued mowing down its opponents, getting a 19-9 win over North Shore. Garden City is 10-0 this season and looking to win back-to-back-to-back state titles.Ward Melville improved to 9-1 with a 19-5 win over League I rival Longwood.
