[Alsfastball] University of Ottawa Softball (Women)

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From: "Scott Searle" <Scottsearle at rogers.com>
To: "Al Doran" <fastball at pmihrm.com>
Subject: University of Ottawa Softball (Women)
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2004 08:46:05 -0400


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Come watch the Gee Gees defend their title this weekend at the RA Center in 
Ottawa.  The games start tommorrow morning at 9:00 with a game against 
Brock! For more information on the team please visit 
<http://www.eteamz.com/ottawaufastpitch>www.eteamz.com/ottawaufastpitch

Scott Searle

Blakely a hit with U of Ottawa softball team
As the captain of the team, Jen Blakely is proud of the team and is looking 
forward to the championships.

By April Scott
Independent Reporter

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Crouched behind home plate, Jen Blakely surveys the field. Guiding her 
pitcher with cues on what to throw, she keeps an attentive eye on the base 
runners and is ready for anything from the batter.

Scott Searle says Ms. Blakely is a real leader on the womens' softball team 
he coaches and that leadership quality hasn't gone unnoticed by her 
teammates either.

She was voted the team captain this season. "It was an honour to be chosen 
to represent the team," said Ms. Blakely. This Barrhaven native has been 
the catcher for the University of Ottawa softball team since it started 
three seasons ago.

For the first two seasons she was the only catcher and while that 
guaranteed her a spot on the field every inning, it also left her with the 
pressure of knowing that she had important cleats to fill.

"I had to be ready every weekend and for four or five games over two days. 
It was physically challenging but I enjoyed being such a big part of the 
team and so involved in the games," she said.

This year the team has two new catchers which alleviates some of Ms. 
Blakely's responsibilities but she still gets her share of plate time and 
game highlights.

"This season Jen caught in the league's first perfect game," said coach 
Searle.

Erica Chan was the pitcher in the record-making game and coach Searle said, 
"Jen and Erica work really well together."....


From: "Scott Searle" <Scottsearle at rogers.com>

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