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The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Excellence on the diamond

JP. O’Hagan, Sports Editor April 10, 2015

The win streak is over, but the Spartans have taken the losses in stride. The Spartans had a busy weekend, as they played six games in a four-day span from Friday to Monday. The Spartans kicked...

A Spartan baserunner rounds second and heads to third. The Spartans’ aggressive approach on the bases has helped them win seven straight games.

Swinging away

JP. O’Hagan, Sports Editor April 3, 2015

The Spartan women have kicked their season into high gear as they currently have compiled a seven-game win streak since their return from the University Athletic Association (UAA) tournament. “We...

Freshman Grace Tritchler slides safely into second in the Spartan’s win over Geneva during the home opener doubleheader.

Riding the long ball

JP. O’Hagan, Staff Reporter March 26, 2015

The home run is one of the most exciting events in sports. When a player gets all of the ball and sends it flying over the outfield fence, there is great excitement. Maybe that exhilaration will become...

The Spartans are off to a strong strong on the season having won 10 of 15 and were 5-5 at the UAA tournament.

Softball finishes fourth at UAA

JP. O’Hagan, Sports Editor March 20, 2015

The Spartan softball team has a strong 15 games under their belt and have brought home the win in 10 of them. The Case Western Reserve University softball squad has put together a strong start to the...

Last years Spartan softball team poses after a victory. The 2015 team kicks off their season this weekend in Memphis against Rhodes.

Nothing “soft” about it

JP. O’Hagan, Sports Editor February 27, 2015

Last season record: 25-15 Last season UAA Standing: 5-3, UAA Tri-Champions Top rival: Trine Returning seniors: 5 Newcomers: 8 Pre-season ranking: Season kickoff: Doubleheaders at Rhodes...

Softball flights through flurry of close games

David Hoffman, Staff Reporter April 25, 2014

It was a busy week for the Spartans softball team, featuring a trio of doubleheaders against some tough competition. The craziness began with a trip to Ohio Wesleyan University, shortly after the team...

Freak snow chills Spartans

David Hoffman, Staff Reporter April 18, 2014

With the light snow on Monday night interfering with the schedule, the Case Western Reserve University softball team endured a relatively quiet week. The team did play a doubleheader last Saturday at Denison...

Softball pulls off legendary “perfect week”

David Hoffman, Staff Reporter April 11, 2014

The Spartans softball team has recently enjoyed a dominant stretch, simply overpowering one opponent after another. After a perfect week, with the team winning all six of their contests, they have now...

Spartan catcher Amy Taylor awaits pitch during a game last season.

Softball sparkles with the return of the sunlight

David Hoffman, Staff Reporter April 4, 2014

As the season progresses, the Spartans softball team continues to step up its game. The team finished the past week with three wins in four games, with a couple of wild finishes thrown in for good measure....

Cleveland cold holds back Spartan Softball

David Hoffman, Staff Reporter March 28, 2014

The calendar tells us that it is the last week of March, meaning spring began and softball season is well under way. Unfortunately, the weather here in Cleveland has yet to receive the memo. In the last...

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