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SPORTS
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
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t was a sensational season for several Downriver softball teams, including Huron League champion Flat Rock and Downriver League champ Allen Park, each of whom also won district titles. It was also another excellent season for Cabrini, which went to the Catholic League championship game and then won district and regional titles. The Rams, Jaguars and Monarchs pace this years All-News-Herald Softball Dream Team with two members each. Meet the 2012 honors squad. Kristen Damron, Anderson: Damron led the Titans from behind the dish all season long, appearing in 28 regular season contests and batting .378. The standout was responsible for 27 RBI and 31 hits 12 of which were doubles in 82 at-bats. Alex Chatterton, Woodhaven: Chatterton dominated on the mound as the Warriors ace hurler, notching six shutouts during regular season play. The all-league and district honoree maintained a 13-6 record on the rubber with a 2.48 ERA and 105 strikeouts prior to the postseason. To top it off, Chatterton was named co-MVP on her squad. RaeAnne Highers, Flat Rock: Highers provided some muscle in a talented Ram batting order and hit .409 with a team-best 57 RBI. Morgan Kaiser, Flat Rock: Kaiser was the epitome of a leadoff hitter for the Rams this season and led the team with a .530 batting average, 79 hits, 57 runs and 53 steals. The senior was also stellar at shortstop for the Huron League, district Mikey Kish and Coach Patsy Curnell helped the Allen Park softball team produce a 30-win season.
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