Skip to main content

Gridley Herald

Lady Wolverines Sweep CORE Butte

Apr 18, 2024 04:19PM ● By Steven Bryla, photos by Steven Bryla
Biggs sophomore pitcher Gracie Sheppard (28) tosses a pitch in the 9-0 win against CORE Butte for the Lady Wolverines on Tuesday, April 9.


BIGGS, CA (MPG) - The Biggs softball team continued their historical dominance over CORE Butte as the Lady 

Wolverines swept and shut out the Lady Lynx in 9-0 and 12-0 victories last week.

The two victories over CORE Butte carried the streak of 18 consecutive victories for Biggs this season and Head Coach Michelle Felkins expressed to the Herald that she has an entire team of leaders. She added that her entire roster is full of leaders from all levels as freshmen through seniors have all shown leadership skills.

CORE Butte Mailey Seipert Biggs

 Biggs junior second baseman Mailey Seipert (23) throws a ball to first base in the Lady Wolverines’ 9-0 victory over CORE Butte on Tuesday, April 9.


Lady Wolverines sophomore pitcher Gracie Sheppard sat down 12 CORE Butte hitters back to the bench on strikes as she gave up two hits and walked two batters in her six innings in the circle of the Biggs 9-0 win on Tuesday, April 9. Sheppard hit a two-run double in the game at the plate.

Biggs Emma Bermudez Lady Wolverines

 Biggs sophomore outfielder Emma Bermudez (51) makes a reaching effort for a catch in the Lady Wolverines’ 9-0 victory over CORE Butte on Tuesday, April 9.


Sheppard told the Herald the first thing she does in the circle is find where the umpire’s strike zone is and when she finds out the zone, she adjusts her release points after that.

The Lady Wolverines’ offensive numbers that have been produced so far through their 19th game on Friday, April 12 are insane. As the whole team hits with a batting average of .480 as a team, the 276 runs that have crossed the plate already eclipsed their run total from last season of 262.

Felkins told the Herald that the hitters have adjusted well throughout the season and adjustments inside the game have been a part of their hitting success. “We tell them to take a shorter path to the ball,” Felkins said.

Biggs Lady Wolverines Allie Little

 Biggs junior third baseman Allie Little (22) hits the ball during the Lady Wolverines’ 9-0 win against CORE Butte on Tuesday, April 9.


Biggs had 47 extra-base hits going into play this week, but the simple fact of getting the bat on the ball has led to over 170 singles on the season.

In the Lady Wolverines’ 12-0 shutout over the Lady Lynx on Friday, April 12, Biggs freshman pitcher Riley Harrison pitched a five-inning complete game where she allowed three hits and walked one for her eighth win of the season.

Harrison also had two hits in the game, including a runs-batted-in single in the first inning.

The Lady Wolverines were scheduled to continue Mid-Valley league play this week against Hamilton.

Hamilton was swept last week by Los Molinos, who is also the only other undefeated team in MVL play besides Biggs.

Biggs Addie Scott Lady Wolverines

 Biggs senior shortstop Addie Scott (2) connects with a pitch during the Lady Wolverines’ 9-0 win over CORE Butte on Tuesday, April 9.


Butte County Legal ads  Click to learn more about placing legal ads in the Messenger Publishing Groups publications
Gridley  Gridley Herald - Memorial ads  Click to learn more about placing a Memorial ad in the Gridley Herald
Gridley Herald  Arrest Records  Click to read a listing of recent arrests in Gridley area
Gridley  Gridley Herald  Donate to support local journalism  Click to donate to the Gridley Herald to keep local journalism alive
Sacramento  Gridley Herald  Make the Rest of your life the Best of your life  find resources and articles for mature singles
Gridley  Gridley Herald Find archives of  the Gridley Herald  newspapers
Sacramento  Gridley Herald  Fresh  food Market Click to learn more about KP International Market on their website
Gridley  Gridley Herald Advertisement for First US Community Credit Union Click to be taken to their website
Sacramento  Gridley Herald Advertisement for Cogir of Stock Ranch Senior Living Facility Click to learn more about their services
Sacramento  Gridley Herald Public Service Announcement from the California Department of Public Health Click to learn more about COVID
Sacramento  Gridley Herald Advertisement for Kari Wheeler Realtor at EXP Realty Click to learn more about their Realty services
Sacramento  Gridley Herald Advertisement for Candelario Ace Hardware in Gridley Click to learn more about this business
Gridley  Gridley Herald Advertisement for Orchard Hospital on Spruce Street in Gridley
Gridley  Gridley Herald Advertisement for Gridley Country Ford Click to learn more about their automotive offerings
Sacramento  Gridley Herald Advertisement for Evans Furniture Galleries Click to learn more or to shop for furniture
Sacramento  Gridley Herald Advertisement Barefoot Dance Company click to learn more about dance classes they offer
Sacramento  Gridley Herald Advertisement for Gridley Block Funeral Home Click to learn more about their services
Sacramento  Gridley Herald Advertisement for Casa Lupe Mexican Restaurant in Gridley Click to view menu
Sacramento  Gridley Herald Advertisement  for Kids Castle Daycare preschool and After School Programs Click to learn more
Sacramento  Gridley Herald Advertisement for Bettys Authentic Mexican Restaurant Click to view menu
Sacramento  Gridley Herald Advertisement for Live Wire Products Professional fencing solutions and automatic gate systems Click to learn more
Sacramento  Gridley Herald Advertisement for Nachos Electric Residential and Commercial Click to learn more
Gridley  Gridley Herald Advertisement for Yuba City Scrap and Steel click to learn more about their services
Sacramento  Gridley Herald Advertisement for 93Q Community Radio Station Click to learn more about their programing
Sacramento   Click on this ad to learn more about the Tunnel to Towers Foundation An organization helping disabled Veterans and Homeless veterans find housing and support
Upcoming Events Near You

No Events in the next 21 days.