Lady Bulldogs set for N-O title defense
Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Barker’s veteran quintet includes, in front Kaylee Stoll and Madyson Flint. In back are Madelina Pavlock, Elise Monaco and Peyton Bradley.
Five returning starters anchor the lineup for Barker as the Lady Bulldogs get set to begin defense of their Niagara-Orleans League softball title at Akron on Friday at 4:45 p.m.
Barker, which captured the N-O championship last spring with a perfect 12-0 record, is led by the quintet of juniors Peyton Bradley (Pitcher/Infield), Kaylee Stoll (Catcher/Utility) and Madelina Pavlock (Second Base) along with freshmen Madyson Flint (Shortstop/Pitcher) and Elise Monaco (Infield/Utility).
Bradley and Stoll were both first team N-O All-League honorees while Flint was a second team pick and Pavlock and Honorable Mention selection.
“We have a really good core group back,” sais Coach Aileen Gilbert.
The Lady Bulldogs graduation losses included first team All-League selection Anna Bowerman (Catcher/Infield) and second team honoree Rachel Sutter (Outfield).