Lady Tigers return veteran laden lineup

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 22 March 2022 at 9:56 am

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Lyndonville’s large veteran group includes, in front, Brynn Howell, Gracie Johnson, Ella Lewis and Brooke Robinson. In back are Haley Shaffer, Addison Dillenbeck, Morgan Austin, Lorelei Dillenbeck and Brianna Krisher.

Last spring Lyndonville had a very successful softball season capturing the Genesee Region League Division 1 title with a 14-1 record and advancing to the Section V Class C2 finals finishing with a 17-2 overall record.

Now, with eight of nine starters back, the Lady Tigers veteran laden squad is taking aim at repeating as G-R division champs and making another run deep into the sectional playoffs.

The Lady Tigers only starter lost to graduation was G-R All-Star catcher Chloe Stinson.

“We’re looking to be a strong team,” said Coach Joe Moore. “I think this is the strongest team I’ve had. We’ve got a great core coming back. I think our sticks are good and we should be solid defensively.

Lyndonville’s returnees include seniors Ella Lewis (shortstop/third base), Gracie Johnson (first base), Brynn Howell (outfield) and Morgan Austin (outfield) along with juniors Haley Shaffer (pitcher/catcher), Lorelei Dillenbeck (pitcher/shortstop), Brianna Krisher (second base), freshman Addison Dillenbeck (outfield/catcher) and eighth grader Brooke Robinson (outfield/pitcher).

Shaffer and Lorelei Dillenbeck both earned G-R All-Star honors last spring while Lewis and Johnson both received Honorable Mention.

The Lady Tigers are scheduled to open the season with a non league game at Barker on April 5 and then begin G-R competition at Wheatland-Chili on April 7. The home opener is slated for April 9 against Notre Dame.