Lady Legion softball: Rowan celebrates veterans; state tourney starts at Catawba on Monday
Published 11:45 am Sunday, July 30, 2023
Rowan Ladies legion softball. Davidson's Emily Kendricks 5 at the plate on a home run. . photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post
Rowan Ladies legion softball. Rowan's Reece Poole 7 covers 2nd base as Davidson's Allie Burns 28 is safe at 2nd.. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post
Rowan Ladies legion softball. Rowan's short stop Reece Poole 7 covers 3rd base as Davidson's Salem Ward is safe at 3rd.. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post
Rowan Ladies legion softball.Katie Peeler 9. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post
Rowan Ladies legion softball. Rowan's Kori Miller 33 on first basel. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post
Rowan Ladies legion softball. Rowan's Nora Wheeler 17. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post
Rowan Ladies legion softball. Rowan's Nora Wheeler hitting the ball. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post
Rowan Ladies legion softball. Regan Williams 23 relief pitcher. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post
Rowan Ladies legion softball. Rowan shortstop Reece Poole 7 catching a pop fly for an out. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post
Rowan Ladies legion softball. Rowan Coach Allison Lyerly visits pitcher Kaley Pfister 16 and catcher Emma Efird 6 in the circle. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post
Rowan Ladies legion softball. Rowan's Coach Allison Lyerly. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post
Rowan Ladies legion softball. Kaley Pfister 16 hitting the ball. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post
Rowan Ladies legion softball. Reece Poole 7 making the play at 2nd base as Davidson's runner Sydney Bumgarner 30 was forced out. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post
Rowan Ladies legion softball. Kori Miller 33 was hit with the pitch. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post
Rowan Ladies legion softball. Rowan's Kaley Pfister 16 getting a hit.. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post
Rowan Ladies legion softball. Rowan pitcher Kaley Pfister 16. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post
Rowan Ladies legion softball. Rowan's Reece Poole 7 covers 2nd base as Davidson's Salem Ward is safe steal the base.. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post
Rowan Ladies legion softball. Rowan's Regan Williams 23 hit a double batting in two run.. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post
Rowan Ladies legion softball. Rowan's pitcher Kaley Pfisfer 16, with the ball, chases Davidson's Salem Ward in a run down between home and third base. Shortstop Reece Poole 7 moves behind Pfister to cover the plate. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post
Rowan Ladies legion softball. Rowan's pitcher Kaley Pfisfer 16, with the ball, chases Davidson's Salem Ward in a run down between home and third base. Shortstop Reece Poole 7 moves behind Pfister to cover the plate. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post
Rowan Ladies legion Honoring veterans: Serving the foot to Navy veteran Enrigue Lopz in his wheelchair. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post
Rowan Ladies legion Honoring veterans: Serving the foot to veteran Charlie Frick. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post
Rowan Ladies legion Honoring veterans: Rowan player Nora Wheeler 17 escorts a lady veteran onto the field. photo by Wayne Hinshaw
Rowan Ladies legion Honoring veterans: part of the veterans in a salute. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post
Rowan Ladies legion Honoring veterans: Rowan player Kaley Pfister 16 escorts a l veteran onto the field. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post
Rowan Ladies legion Honoring veterans: The Rowan Color Gurard presented the National Flag. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post
Rowan Ladies legion Honoring veterans: WWII Navy 98 years old Glenn Hoffner got to throw out the first pitch of the game. He is escorted by Rowan player Reese Poole 7/ photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post
Rowan Ladies legion Honoring veterans: WWII Navy veteran 98 years old Glenn Hoffner threw out the first pitch in the game. Rowan catcher Emma Efird 6 gives Hoffner the ball. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post
Rowan Ladies legion Honoring veterans: WWII Navy veteran 98 years old Glenn Hoffner threw out the first pitch in the game. photo by Wayne Hinshaw
Rowan Ladies legion Honoring veterans: The Rowan Color Gurard presented the National Flag. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post
Rowan Lady Legion softball honored veterans. WWII Navy vet Glenn Hoffner got to throw out the cermonial first pitch. He is escorted by Rowan player Reese Poole. Photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post
Staff report
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Lady Legion team played short-handed on Wednesday and lost 12-2 to Davidson County.
But the focus was on the annual Veterans Night, not on the scoreboard at Catawba College’s Whitley Field.
The veterans who attended were treated to a barbecue dinner and were escorted onto the field by players so they could be recognized.
“Veterans Night went awesome,” Rowan County coach Allie Lyerly said. “We appreciated how many of them came out so we could honor them. We are thankful for their service and thankful for the sacrifices they’ve made and continue to make to protect our freedom.”
It was the last game of the regular season for Rowan County (8-5), which has had a good season in its first year playing at Catawba’s Whitley Field.
“As far as the game itself, this one was pretty rough,” Lyerly said. “But this one wasn’t about winning and losing. This one was about honoring brave men and women and showing them that they are appreciated. No matter what the scoreboard said, this one was a win.”
Rowan will be the host team and No. 4 seed for a state tournament that will take place on Monday and Tuesday.
The first game of the day will be second-seeded Davidson County vs. No. 3 seed Mint Hill at 9 a.m.
Rowan will play top-seeded Rutherford County at 11 a.m. on Monday. Rowan will play multiple games on Monday.
