Record doesn't speak for Badger girls
May 10, 2013
Despite a season that saw but a single win, the Bonners Ferry Badgers 2013 softball team, many of whose members had never swung a bat or fielded a ball until the season started, showed grit, determination and Badger spirit all season long. Despite the record, theirs are the hearts of champions.
By Coach Lauren Bartoe

Badger Zoe Zielinski at bat.
Districts are over, softball is done for another year, and the weather is finally beautiful. On Thursday, May 2, Bonners played number one seed Kellogg in the first district playoff game.

Headed into the sixth inning, the score was 0-0. Standout defense behind the arm of junior MaKenzie Carle kept the Badgers in the game.

Unfortunately, the bats picked up for Kellogg in the bottom of the sixth, allowing them to score 10 runs on multiple errors, thus ending the fantastic start the ladies had in district play.

Day two of districts took place Tuesday again in Timberlake, with a total opposite of the 25 degree weather "enjoyed" earlier in the season.

Eighty-five degrees and sunny greeted the teams as they took the field. Bonners played Priest River in the consolation game. The Badgers hung in a full seven innings, but fell to the Spartans 3-9.

For the first time in a few years, two Bonner's Ferry Badgers were nominated to the All-League team. Senior Lindsay Taggart and junior MaKenzie Carle received the honors for their outstanding play throughout the season.
For the first time in years, two Badger softball players earned All Intermountain League honors in 2013, senior Lindsay Taggart and junior MaKenzie Carle.