Calvert delivers in clutch as Bulldogs down Trojans

POST FALLS — It was an exceptional seventh inning for Sandpoint sophomore Lucy Calvert, who started a huge seven run rally in the seventh inning with a single, then produced the game winning RBI hit to end it, leading the Bulldogs to a thrilling 11-10 win over Post Falls in nonleague softball on Thursday.

The Bulldogs (1-3) trailed 10-4 when they came to bat in the top of the seventh, before staging a wild game-winning comeback.

“It was a big-time inning for Lucy,” said Bulldogs head coach Derek Dickinson, calling the game a barn-burner. “We were down for the count, made every mistake known to man. They showed a lot of heart.”

Breanna Buchmiller led the offense with three hits, Jordan Speelmon and Calvert added two apeice and catcher Mamie Mitchell had a clutch RBI in the seventh.

Casey Bottomley tossed a complete game seven hitter, striking out seven in a strong outing. Many of the runs were unearned, as the Bulldogs committed five errors, but still found a way to win.

Tayler Ekness had two RBIs for 5A Post Falls (1-5).

“We just made errors at a crucial time and they capitalized on that,” Post Falls assistant coach Megan Piephoff said.

Sandpoint hosts Lakeland on April 9.

Sandpoint 000 031 7 — 11 11 5

Post Falls  101 071 0 — 10 7  3

Casey Bottomley and Mamie Mitchell; Butterfield and McDermott. W — Bottomley (1-3). L — Butterfield.

HITS: Spt — Speelmon 2, Buchmiller 3, Bluemmer, Baldree, Smith, Calvert 2, Elsfelder, Mitchell. PF — King 2, Gonzales, McDermott, Ekness, Butterfield 2, Worley. 2B — Baldree, Ekness.