Lakeside High School Softball Boosters

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Calling All Softball Pitchers! Join Our Exciting Research Study!
📢 The Sports Medicine & Movement Laboratory is conducting a research study examining the effects of practice conditions when pitchers practice a movement pitch with downward break (‘peel’ drop ball). We are seeking right-handed high-school-aged (13-17 years old) softball pitchers active on a team roster who:
Do not currently throw a peel drop ball OR
Throw a peel drop ball but it is not their ‘go to’ pitch and would like to improve this pitch’s break
Eligibility Criteria:
Able to throw at least a 40 mph fastball
At least 3 years of competitive pitching experience
No major injury (missed more than 7 days of practice due to injury) within the last year
No orthopedic surgery within the last year
Study Details:
One visit (~1 hr 30 mins)
Practice condition designed to develop a drop ball
Utilizes motion capture system and ball tracking technology
Participation is completely voluntary
Participants under the age of 18 will need consent from their parent/guardian who will accompany the pitcher during the visit.
If you or someone you know are interested in participating, please feel free to contact me ([email protected]) or Dr. Gretchen Oliver ([email protected])
or sign up here using this link: https://book.squareup.com/appointments/r0cx1ojcyqvko7/location/LGMN70J3DD7ED/services/OLGYKXAQDLIAAU5ZYOYNLFCY

Congratulations to our players who won awards this year!

• Rylee Boyd: Second Team All-Region Infield
• Piper Brown: Honorable Mention All-Region Infield
• Sydney Conrad: First Team All-County Infield, Second Team All-Region Infield
• Willow Deery: Second Team All-County Catcher, Region 4-AAAAA Defensive Player of the Year
• Ellie Lenz: All-State Selection, First Team All-County Infield, Region 4-AAAAA Co-Offensive Player of the Year
• Molly McHoul: First Team All-County Pitcher, First Team All-Region Pitcher, VIKING Award Winner
• Rosalynn Turner: Honorable Mention All-Region Outfield
• Willow Wilson: First Team All-County Outfield, First Team All-Region Catcher

The Lakeside Varsity Sofball season came to an end yesterday after a hard-fought playoff series loss to Newnan. The teams were evenly matched, and it just came down to a few plays. After winning the first game 4-3, Lakeside was on the losing side of the following two games, 9-6 and 9-7.

The team set a school record this year with 20 wins, against only 6 losses. This outstanding record was a culmination of many years of hard work. Congratulations to the team for their success on and off the field.

Join us today at 11 a.m. as your Lakeside Varsity Vikings host a playoff doubleheader vs. Newnan. Thank you to Coach Bemiss for endowing the field with playoff swag!

Lakeside Varsity Vikings Defeat North Atlanta for First Time in 11 Years Behind Strong Performance From Molly McHoul, End Final Season with 19-4 Record, Head to Playoffs

Molly McHoul was dominant in the circle, as the right-handed pitcher rang up 11 strikeouts in Lakeside’s 7-2 victory over North Atlanta on Thursday. McHoul allowed four hits and one run over eight innings while walking none.

A single by Ellie Lenz put Lakeside on the board in the top of the third. Lakeside then flipped the game on its head in the top of the eighth in extra innings, scoring six runs on two hits to take the lead, 7-1. Willow Deery led Lakeside with two runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 1-for-5 on the day. McHoul, Lenz, Sydney Conrad, Leah Brosnan, and Deery each collected one hit for Lakeside. Brosnan led Lakeside with two walks and stole two bases. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating five walks for the game.

Lakeside’s next games will be a doubleheader Friday, October 18 as they host a playoff game versus Newnan. Time TBD.

Lakeside Vikings Defeat Decatur 7-6, Improve Record to 18-4 With One Regular Season Game Left

Ellie Lenz drove in four runs on four hits to lead Lakeside past Decatur on Monday. Lenz singled in the first inning, scoring two runs, tripled in the fifth inning, scoring two runs, and doubled twice. Leah Brosnan to hit into a fielder's choice, scoring one run, and Willow Deery drove in a run on another fielder’s choice. Deery also collected two hits for Lakeside in four at bats.

Molly McHoul earned the win in the circle for Lakeside. The starting pitcher allowed 15 hits and six runs (five earned) over seven innings, striking out five and walking one.

Next up for Lakeside is a game at North Atlanta on Thursday.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at historic Lakeside Field for Senior Night last week. It is a testament to how strong and tight the Lakeside community is. We want to give a special thank you to DeKalb County Schools Board Member Allyson Gevertz, Lakeside Principal Dr. Susan Stoddard, and Lakeside Athletic Director Tricia Newmeyer for their attendance and support. It was a beautiful day for softball and for celebrating the seniors.

Lakeside’s record is now 17-4 with two regular season games to play. We play at Decatur at 5:30 Monday, and at North Atlanta at 5:30 Thursday.

Game recaps from the two games last week are below.

Molly McHoul Pitches Perfect Game No Hitter vs. Arabia Mountain on Senior Night, Strikes Out Nine and Walks None in 15-0 Victory

Lakeside Varsity Vikings scored five runs on two hits in the bottom of the third inning. Caitlyn Bemiss singled, scoring three runs, Sydney Conrad singled, scoring one run, and an error scored one run.

Lenz, Bemiss, Wilson, Williamson, Conrad, and Deery each drove in one run for Lakeside. Rosalynn Turner paced Lakeside with three walks. Lakeside was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Deery had the most chances in the field with nine.

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Lakeside Varsity Vikings Falls 2-0 to Chamblee In Low-Scoring Affair

Both teams were strong in the circle on Thursday, but Chamblee was just a little bit stronger at the plate in their 2-0 victory over Lakeside. Molly McHoul started the game for Lakeside Varsity Vikings and recorded 18 outs.

Willow Wilson led Lakeside with three hits in three at bats from the leadoff position.

Join us today at 4 p.m. at historic Lakeside Field for a special program featuring our senior softball class, which will be followed at 5 p.m. with a game versus Arabia Mountain, as well as a flood of tears from the seniors' parents.

Today we honor our senior, Rosalynn Turner

Rosalynn has played center field, shortstop, and 3rd base in her 5 years of Lakeside softball, four of which have been as a starter on the Varsity team.

She is a member of the Student Government Association and National Honor Society. Rosalynn served as her Freshman Class President, and her Sophomore and Junior Class Vice-President. Rosalynn is also the starting quarterback for the Lakeside Flag Football Team. She has also served as Co-President of the Embry Hills United Methodist Church Youth Group.

Rosalynn’s favorite memory is eating and sharing sunflower seeds with her teammates and beating Decatur for the first time in 12 years.

Next year, Rosalynn plans to study Business Administration at either the University of Washington or University of Georgia.

Today we honor our senior, Molly McHoul

Molly has been the primary Varsity starting pitcher all 4 years of high school, starting almost 60 games in her career and earning All-County and/or All-Region honors each year.

Molly is a member of the National Honors Society, Beta Club, French Honor Society, and Interact. She has tutored for La Amistad throughout most of high school and is a member of the National Charity League where she has served as Philanthropic Liaison, Treasurer, and Secretary the last 3 years. As a Junior, Molly earned the Georgia Certificate of Merit and AP Scholar Award.

Molly’s favorite game memory is beating Decatur earlier this season for the first time in over a decade. And many of her favorite memories overall are just laughing and joking with teammates, like the time Jenna tried to put first base in vertically or the time Roz got a hit, tripped over 1st base, and had to crawl back before getting tagged out.

Molly will be attending an undetermined college next year.

Today we honor our senior, Ellie Lenz

Ellie has played first base, catcher, and third base over her 5 years in the Lakeside softball program, four of which have been as a starter on the Varsity team. She has won multiple all-county and all-region awards, and recently, she broke the all-time DeKalb County career record for home runs when she hit her 26th of her career at home versus Chamblee.

Ellie also plays power forward for the Lakeside Basketball team, and she volunteers during fundraising events for the nonprofit FODAC—Friends of Disabled Adults and Children. She helps with the youth program at church, and in general, Ellie is always willing to kindly give a helping hand.

Ellie’s favorite memory is during her junior season at the softball tournament in Augusta... after the games, the whole team hopped in the hotel pool and played Marco Polo.

Next year, Ellie plans to study sports medicine in a 5-year masters program while playing softball at Piedmont University.