After weather conditions forced cancellation of early-season games, the Liberty Bell High School softball team finally made it to the diamond for a home-field doubleheader against Pateros on Saturday (March 23). Under more spring-like conditions, the Lady Lions split the two games, losing 6-1 in the first but recovering for a 9-3 win in the […]
LBHS Softball
Lady Lions finish season with losses at state tourney
Devin Surface named to All-League first team The Liberty Bell High School softball team’s trip to the state tournament ended on day one at Yakima last weekend, with a 9-4 loss to eventual state 2B champion Northwest Christian School and then an 8-0 loss to Orcas Island in the loser-out bracket. Nevertheless, it was a […]
Lady Lions move on to softball regionals; state tournament slot is within reach
The Liberty Bell High School softball team’s nine-game winning streak was brought to a halt by — who else? — Brewster in last Saturday’s district championship game, as the Lady Bears prevailed 12-2.
However, the Lady Lions still advanced to the District 5/6 regional playoffs as the No. 2 seed from the district, and will play Dayton-Waitsburg on …
Lady Lions finish week on another winning streak
The Liberty Bell High School softball team wrapped four wins around a loss to league powerhouse Brewster in play the past week.
On April 16, the Lady Lions traveled to Pateros for a makeup game and came away with a 10-4 win. Liberty Bell pitcher Devin Surface had 6 strike-outs, was 3-for-5 at the plate …
Lady Lions rebound with big home-field wins after loss to Brewster
By Don Nelson After a tough loss to league-leading Brewster, the Liberty Bell High School softball team went on a high-scoring rampage for three overwhelming wins in play last week. On April 10, the Lady Lions hosted Brewster, and the Bears went home with a 14-1 win. Liberty Bell managed some offense, but not nearly […]
Lady Lions to compete at state softball tournament in Yakima this weekend
The Liberty Bell softball team advances to state play in Yakima this week, facing off against Pe Ell/Willapa Valley at 9 a.m. on Friday (May 26). The public is encouraged to come to the high school on Thursday (May 25) at 11 a.m. to help send the team off. The Lady Lions played three back-to-back […]
Lady Lions stay near top of league standings with win
The Liberty Bell High School softball team fell to league-leading, undefeated Brewster, 11-0, on April 18, but bounced back by sweeping Waterville-Mansfield in a home field double-header on Saturday (April 22). Those two wins gave the Lady Lions a 7-3 record in league play, good for third place, and an overall record of 7-4. Brewster […]
Mountain Lion of the Week: Haley Bakke
This Week’s Mountain Lion of the Week is junior softball player Haley Bakke. Through injury and adversity, Haley has shown a tremendous dedication to her team. Haley is an outstanding communicator, not to mention kind and respectful to all she encounters. Here is what the people who nominated Haley had to say: “Although injured, Haley […]
Lady Lions split 4 in first home games
The first home game of the season produced the first win of the season for the Liberty Bell High School softball team, which split four games in three days of action last week. The Lady Lions started the week with a 12-11 loss at Pateros on March 28, giving up an 8-0 lead, coach Lee […]
Lady Lions’ last rally falls short at state softball tournament
The Liberty Bell High School Lady Lions extended their stay at the 2B state softball tournament in Yakima last weekend with an epic win over league rival Okanogan, but a second loss sent them home to end a thrill-packed season that saw them battle back time and again. In their first tournament game on Friday […]
