The Pope Lady Greyhounds (24-6-1) took two games from Dunwoody to race into the second round of the state playoffs. The Lady greyhounds will now go where no other Pope Fastpitch softball team has ever gone - into the second round of the state playoffs where they will face Northwest Whitfield next Wednesday.

Laura Beall hit a three-run first inning home run and finished with four RBIs in game 1, while Marissa Boyette and Lindsay Walsh combined for a one hitter in helping the Lady Hounds to a 7-0 victory. Kendall Hahn had a two-run single in the third and Rachel Dennis batted 3 for 4 with two runs scored in the shut out.

In the nightcap Pope posted three runs in the first and four in each of the second, fourth and sixth innings to record the six inning 14-4 victory.

Boyette (14-3) picked up the victory giving up just three earned runs on five hits. Sydney Segers was 4 for 4 with a bases clearing double in the first inning and collected five RBIs in all. Dennis was 3 for 4 with an RBI and Beall was 3 for 4 with two RBIs.

The Lady Hounds journey to Tunnel Hill on Wednesday to take on the NW Whitefield Bruins in a best of three series for the right to go to Columbus as a member of the Elite Eight.

After taking a 4-2 lead into the fifth inning of the Region 5AAAA championship game the Lady Hounds gave up a two run homer to go into the sixth inning all tied up. Then, in the sixth inning with two outs, Paulding County scored the eventual game winning run after a walk, an error and a single scored the run.

Jenna Reilly and Ellie Viland each had two hits and scored once each, while Laura Beall finished 1 for 3 with an RBI.

Pope (22-6-1) will host No. 3 seed Dunwoody from Region 6AAAA in a best of three series on Wednesday.

After beating Kell 12-2 in a shortened six inning game the Lady Hounds then beat Chapel Hill 7-0 in the losers' bracket final. The Lady Hounds (22-5-1) will face Paulding County in a revenge game for the Region 5AAAA championship.

Marissa Boyette's arm and Jenna Reilly's bat dominated the evening and contributed significantly to Pope's success. Boyette (13-2) went the distance in the circle for both games, combining for five strikeouts and four walks.

Reilly went a combined 5 for 8 with two doubles, two home runs and seven RBIs. Reilly's total of six home runs for the season crushed the old Pope record of three.

The Lady Hounds bounced back from their opening round loss to win two games and stay alive in the Region 5AAAA tournament. Pope (20-5-1) defeated South Paulding 8-4 and Alexander 2-0 to advance in the losers' bracket and qualify for the Class AAAA state playoffs.

With the game all tied up at the end of seven innings the Paulding Lady Patriots capitalized on three Pope errors to take a 6-1 lead into the bottom of the eighth. Pope mounted a brief comeback but ultimately succumbed 6-3 for the first round loss in the Region 5 AAAA playoffs.

The Lady Greyhounds (18-5-1, 11-1) must win their next two games to make it into the state playoffs.

After presenting Pope Seniors Marissa Boyette, Rachel Dennis, Kendall Hahn, Lizzie Hunt and Alexis Tinsley with flowers as part of their Senior Night ceremony, the Walton Raiders fell to Pope in a tightly played game. The Lady Greyhounds scored four runs in the third inning and held on to win 4-3 in non-region play against the AAAAA team, completing their sweep of Walton for the 2011 season.

Jenna Reilly and Rachel Dennis went 2 for 4 with a run for Pope (18-4-1, 11-1) while Laura Miller, Laura Beall and Sydney Segers each had RBIs.

Lindsay Walsh (8-3) went the distance in the circle for Pope striking out four and withstanding six walks.

The Lady Hounds will open the region tournament Monday at Al Bishop Softball Complex as the No. 1 seed for their sub region at 5:30 PM.

After Malea Maye’s three-run homer trimmed Pope’s lead to 4-3 in the top of the fourth inning, the Lady Greyhounds (17-4, 11-1) pulled away for the Region 5AAAA (B) victory. In their last regular season game wearing the home whites Marissa Boyette, Rachel Dennis, Kendall Hahn, Lizzie Hunt and Alexis Tinsley all contributed directly to the victory.

Rachel Dennis was 3 for 4 with two RBIs for Pope, while Laura Beall was 3 for 4 with a triple and two RBIs. Kendall Hahn was 2 for 3 with a stolen base. Seniors Lizzie Hunt and Alexis Tinsley each drove in an RBI.

Aside from the homer to Maye, Marissa Boyette (10-1) had another strong outing for the Houndettes, striking out eight and allowing just two hits.

After traveling to east Cobb rival Walton in today’s regular season finale at 5:30 PM, the Lady Hounds will open the region tournament Monday at Al Bishop Softball Complex as the No. 1 seed for their sub region.

The Lady Greyhounds (16-4-1, 10-1) played five games against some tough competition including three AAAAA teams and two AAAA teams as a tune up for the upcoming region and state playoffs.

On Wednesday night Pope led 3-1 but allowed the John’s Creek lady Gladiators (13-7-1) to score two runs in the bottom of the seventh to tie the game that was called due to time. Pitcher Lindsay Walsh allowed three runs – two earned – on five hits. Jenna Reilly was 2 for 4 with an RBI and stolen base, while Laura Beall batted 3 for 4 with a solo home run in the fourth inning.

On Friday night after falling to host Milton (12-3) 5-4 in five innings, the Lady Hounds rebounded with an 11-7 come from behind victory over Camden County (13-5).

After falling behind 5-0 in the first three innings to Camden County, Pope scored 11 runs over the next three innings to earn the victory. Ellie Viland‘s triple in the top of the fifth inning knocked in two runs and tied the game. After giving up one run in the bottom of the fifth and a scoreless sixth by both teams, Pope exploded for 5 runs in the top of the seventh. Sydney Segers singled in the tying run, Ellie Viland singled in the winning run, and Lizzie Hunt drove in the first of three insurance runs.

Viland finished the Camden County game 3 for 4 with a two run triple and three RBS. Rachel Dennis also finished 3 for 4 at the plate with two doubles and two RBIs. Jenna Reilly reached base in four of her five plate appearances, driving in a run with two doubles.

On Saturday the Lady Hounds defeated Alpharetta 11-2 but lost 3-1 to an excellent Evans team (17-6).

Marissa Boyette (9-1) gave up two earned runs on five hits and struck out four in six innings to get the win over Alpharetta for the Lady Hounds. Laura Beall, who finished 3 for 4, fell a home run short of the cycle but delivered four RBIs. Jenna Reilly was 2 for 4 with a double, two runs scored and a stolen base.

Lindsay Walsh went the distance for the Hounds against Evans giving up two earned runs on 6 hits with two strike outs and a walk. Pope led Evans 1-0, but gave up three runs in the bottom of the fifth to lose the game.

The Lady Hounds host Osborne for Senior Night on Tuesday night, 9/27. Game time is 5:55.

The Lady Greyhounds (14-2, 10-1) brought 11 batters to the plate in the first inning and scored eight runs on five hits, a walk and 2 errors to take the win and clinch the No. 1 seed from Region 5AAAA (B).

Jenna Reilly belted a two run homer in the first inning to lead Pope, which totaled 11 hits as a team. Kendall Hahn was 2 for 2 with an RBI and Laura Beall batted 2 for 3 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Laura Miller had two hits and scored a run.

Marissa Boyette (7-1), who also had an RBI, struck out three and did not allow a run or hit in two innings of work. Amanda Dennis gave up two earned runs on three hits in three innings of relief to log the save in the shortened game.

The Lady Hounds play in the Milton Invitational over the weekend and host Osborne for Senior Night on Tuesday night, 9/27. Game time is 5:30.

Jenna Reilly was 2 for 4 with two homeruns that rocketed over the left field fence almost too quickly to watch. She also scored two runs, driving in 3 RBIs to lift Pope’s Lady Hounds to a 7-4 victory over Region 5AAAA (B) foe Kell. With the victory the lady Hounds take a commanding lead in the sub-region standings.

The Lady Greyhounds (13-2, 9-1) opened the scoring with Reilly’s first home run , sending Hannah Lump across the plate in front of her to take a 2-0 lead in the home half of the third inning. Both teams traded 2 runs each in the fourth inning committing three errors between them before Reilly’s second home run in the fifth inning launched a three run to effectively put the game on ice.

Laura Beall was 1 for 3 with a double that drove in 2 RBIs. Kendal Hahn was 2 for 4 and scored a run; Rachel Dennis went 1 for 2 and scored a run also. Hannah Lump was 2 for 3, scored a run and drove in one RBI. Ellie Viland accounted for the final RBI for the team.

Marissa Boyette (6-1) picked up the win going all seven innings in the circle for the Lady Hounds. She racked up 6 strikeouts against just 1 walk and 1 earned run.

The Lady Hounds host Sprayberry on Tuesday night, 9/22. Game time is 5:30.

The Lady Greyhounds (12-2, 8-1) came from behind to beat E. Paulding and strengthen their hold on the Region 5B-AAAA lead. After giving up 2 runs to the Raiders in the top of the first inning, the resilient Houndettes scored five runs in the next inning. With two out and no runners on base, Ellie Viland’s triple started a hitting and scoring spree that didn’t end until Pope had racked up five runs and taken control of the game which the Lady Hounds won 9-4.

The offense was led by Jenna Riley, who went 3 for 4 with two RBIs, including an RBI double in the seventh inning. She also scored three times and stole a base. Kendall Hahn added three hits and two RBIs while Rachel Dennis and Laura Beall each finished 2 for 5 and combined for three RBIs. Ellie Viland finished 2 for 3 with the RBI triple that got the offense off the ground and a walk.

Marissa Boyette (5-1) picked up the win going six full innings in the circle for the Lady Hounds. Lindsay Walsh pitched the seventh inning in relief.

The Lady Hounds host Kell on Tuesday night, 9/20. Game time is 5:30.

The Lady Greyhounds (11-2, 7-1) scored in each of the first five innings and held the Hiram scoreless through seven to hand the Lady Hornets a 6-0 loss. Pope continues to strengthen their region 5-AAAA sub-region B lead.

Marissa Boyette (4-1) picked up the win going the distance in the circle for the Lady Hounds. Boyette allowed 5 hits over 7 innings, striking out 9 and walking just 1.

Pope’s top four spots in the lineup provided all the hitting Pope needed for the night. Kendall Hahn led all hitters going 3 for 4 at the plate, scoring 1 run and driving in 2 RBI. Laura Beall went 2 for 4, scoring I run and racking up 2 more RBI for the season. Jenna Riley went 2 for 3 and scored 1 run. Rachel Dennis went 1 for 3 for the night.

The Lady Hounds travel to E. Paulding on Thursday evening to complete their home-away series for the season. Pope won the first game 4-1 at Pope. First pitch is at 5:30 PM

With the bases loaded after seven scoreless innings Ellie Viland laid down a bunt in a squeeze play that gave Pope their tenth victory of the season. Laura Beall scored on Viland’s bunt. Then with the bases still loaded North Paulding’s catcher inexplicably threw the ball over the pitcher’s head into center field allowing the second Pope run to score. That’s all the Lady Hounds needed.

Marissa Boyette (3-1) picked up the win going the distance in the circle for the Lady Greyhounds (10-2, 6-1). Boyette allowed 2 hits over 8 innings, striking out 6 and walking just 4.

Rachel Dennis went 2 for 3 for the night leading all Pope hitters.

The Lady Hounds host Hiram next Tuesday, 9/13 at 7:00 PM.

The Lady Greyhounds (9-2, 5-1) jumped out to a 2 run lead in the bottom of the third inning and that was enough to get their ninth win of the season in non-region play against the Walton Lady Raiders. Laura Beall broke open a scoreless game with a two-out, two-run scoring single to account for all of the Lady Hounds’ scoring. Beall, who was 2 for 3, singled home Jenna Reilly and Kendall Hahn from second and third for the winning runs.

Lindsay Walsh earned her seventh win allowing four hits and no runs in six full innings. Marissa Boyette gave up the lone run in the seventh inning but earned the save. The Lady Hounds played nearly flawless defense to hold the Lady Raiders’ bats scoreless for the game.

Laura Thompson pitched the whole game for Walton and gave up two runs on six hits, striking out ten and collected their lone run on a bases loaded, two out seventh inning walk.

The Lady Hounds travel to North Paulding for a region rematch game tonight at 5:30. Based on the first game which was an extra inning thriller this could be another tight one.

The Lady Greyhounds (8-2, 5-1) jumped out to a 2 run lead in the top of the first inning on Laura Beall's inside the park homer and scored every inning to beat Osborne Lady Cardinals 13-5 in a shortened five inning game. Beall ended up going 2 for 3 with 4 RBI for the game.

Lindsay Walsh (6-1) went the distance in the circle striking out eight. She was backed up by a tight defense that played error free ball.

Jenna Riley was 2 for 4 with a bases clearing triple and Laura Miller added a double and two RBI's.

The Lady Hounds will host Walton on Wednesday, 9/7 at 5:30.

The Lady Greyhounds (7-2, 4-1) jumped out to a 3-0 lead during their first at bat against the Lady Yellow Jackets at Sprayberry Tuesday evening. After four scoreless innings the Houndettes scored one in the sixth and 8 runs in the seventh inning to pound the Jackets 12-0.

Marissa Boyette (2-1) returned to the circle to throw a whole game one hitter striking out eight and walking just one. Boyette gave up the lone hit in the seventh narrowly missing the no hitter.

Jenna Riley was 3 for 5 with the grand slam that blew the game open in the seventh. She added a stolen base, 4 RBI’s and 3 runs scored to her evening’s activities. Sydney Segers added to the offensive onslaught going 3 for 4 with 3 RBI. Kendall Hahn was 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored and Rachel Dennis was 2 for 5 with an RBI double.

The Lady Hounds visit Osborne Thursday night. Game time is 5:45.

The Lady Greyhounds (6-2, 2-1) gave up five runs in the first inning on Naomi Stuger’s two out grand slam homerun as the Lady Longhorns beat Pope 10-2 in an abbreviated five inning game. Pope and Kell are now tied for the sub-region lead.

Lindsay Walsh (5-1) went the distance in the circle for the Lady Hounds. Laura Beall and Jenna Riley each had two hits for Pope while Beall and Laura Miller each had an RBI.

The lady Hounds visit Sprayberry on Tuesday, August 30th at 5:30 PM.

The Pope Lady Greyhounds (6-1, 3-0) scored four runs on eight hits to best the E. Paulding Lady Raiders 4-1 on Tuesday evening, August 23rd at home. Lindsay Walsh (5-0) earned her fifth straight victory and faced just 6 batters over the minimum as she went the distance in the circle. Walsh carried a no hitter six and two-thirds innings into the seven inning game and gave up one hit and no earned runs in the victory.

At the plate Kendall Hahn, Rachel Dennis and Laura Beall each finished with an RBI; Beall went 2 for 3 and Hannah Lump went 2 for 2.

Pope will renew their rivalry with Kell as they visit the Longhorns at 5:55 PM on Thursday evening, August 25th.

The Pope Lady Greyhounds (5-1, 2-0) continued finding ways to win on a hot sticky night in Hiram against the Lady Hornets. After scoring four runs in the first two innings, the lady Hounds held off a short-lived Hiram rally in the bottom of the fifth for their first Region 5AAAA road win of the young season.

Lindsay Walsh earned her fourth straight victory against no defeats pitching the complete game and allowing three runs – only one earned – on eight hits, five walks and one strikeout.

At the plate Jenna Riley included an RBI double in her 2 for 4 performance at the plate. Laura Beall also finished with an RBI double and two hits from the plate and Rachel Dennis contributed a pair of hits as well.

Pope will host E. Paulding at 7 PM on Tuesday, August 23rd.

The Lady Greyhounds (4-1, 1-0) hosted the North Paulding Lady Wolves to open regional play with a thrilling 7-6 win in the bottom of the eighth inning. After North Paulding drew first blood with a run in the top of the third inning Pope scored five unanswered runs to take a 5-1 lead into fifth inning. In the top of the fifth the Lady Wolves scattered four hits and picked up two runs and cut Pope’s lead to three runs headed into the sixth. Pope scored another run in the bottom of the sixth inning to take a three run lead into the seventh.

A Pope error in the top of the seventh allowed two N. Paulding runs to score. Then two well placed Wolfpack hits drove in the tying run. Pope was unable to get the offense moving in the bottom of the seventh and the game was tied 6-6 at the end of regulation.

The eighth inning began with a tie-breaker runner at second as Lindsay Walsh struck out the top two hitters in the N. Paulding line-up. The third batter hit a line drive to center that was fielded on one bounce by Rachel Dennis who made a perfect throw to Laura Beall at home and the runner was dead on arrival at the plate for the third out. In the bottom of the seventh the Hounds started with Lindsay Walsh as the tie-breaker runner at second. Ellie Viland laid down a perfect sacrifice bunt to move Lindsay to third. Then Hannah Lump hit a walk off single to short right center field scoring Walsh to win the game.

Lindsay Walsh (3-0) earned the win after coming in to relieve Marissa Boyette (1-1) in the top of the seventh. Walsh pitched one and a third innings allowing one hit and getting two strikeouts. Jenna Riley had 2 hits, 3 RBI and 2 stolen bases. Kendall Hahn batted 3 for 4 with 3 RII while Laura Beall was 2 for 4 with 2 RBI.

The Lady Hounds travel to Hiram for their second region game on Thursday night, August 18. The first pitch is slated for 5:30PM.

The Lady Greyhounds combined to outscore their opponents 30-14 at the Kell Invitational. On Friday Pope (3-1) defeated East Paulding 13-2 in five innings in the first game and then topped Alpharetta 7-4 in the nightcap. On Saturday the Lady Hounds lost a tight one 2-1 to reigning state AAAAA runner-up Harrison Hoyas before coming from behind to beat Fannin County 9-6 and round out an excellent tournament.

Back to back doubles by Rachel Dennis and Laura Beall in the second inning against East Paulding blew the game wide open and began offensive output that continued through the tournament. Kendall Hahn combined to go 9 for 14 with seven runs and three stolen bases as Pope totaled 38 hits over the weekend. Laura Beall was 7 for 13 with seven RBI and Laura Miller batter 5 for 11 with three RBI. Hannah Lump went 2 for 3 with an RBI and Sydney Segers added 2 RBI on Friday. Rachel Dennis went 2 for 2 with 3 RBI and Ellie Viland went 2 for 3 with an RBI on Saturday

Marissa Boyette (1-1) pitched against East Paulding, Harrison and provided short relief with Fannin County. Boyette struck out 12 over the weekend with a 1.29 ERA and helped her own cause with a double against Harrison. Lindsay Walsh (2-0) pitched against Alpharetta and Fannin County. Walsh struck out eight and did not allow an earned run against Alpharetta while hitting a double to help her team come from behind against Fannin County.

The Lady Greyhounds host North Paulding on Tuesday evening to kick-off regional play for the season. Game time is 7 PM.