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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2016 BARROW NEWS-JOURNAL PAGE 3B SAFE AT HOME Winder-Barrow High School’s Emily Smith slides safely into home in the Lady Bulldoggs’ opener against Loganville High School. Photos by Jessica Brown High School Softball: Winder-Barrow High School Lady Doggs win region opener BRINGING IT HOME Alexis Berry fires a strike in her team’s opener against Loganville High School. By Chris Bridges Sports Editor The Winder-Barrow High School softball team opened its 2016 region schedule with a convincing 10-1 win in five innings against vis iting Habersham Central Tuesday. The Lady Bulldoggs (1-1 overall, 1-0 in Region 8-AAAAAA) took control early with five runs in the bottom of the first inning. WBHS added one more in the third and three more in the fourth inning. Alexis Berry earned the win while the Lady Bull doggs received a balanced offensive attack led by Emily Ferguson, Jakayla Sullivan, Paige Skinner, Ansley John son, Berry, Krystal Merrill and T.K. Sauls. "I am proud of the girls,” said coach Monty McClure. "We still have a long way to go as team. I see some things we need to work on but this is a good group. You are always happy to win your first region game." SEASON OPENER A six-run top of the fifth inning by visiting Loganville High School helped give the Lady Red Devils a 7-2 win against Winder-Barrow High School last Thursday in the Lady Doggs season opener. WBHS held a 2-1 advan tage after four innings against its former region foe, but the Lady Devils respond ed with six runs in the top of the fifth. LHS put runners on second and third with no outs and then benefited from a three-run homer. By the time the top half of the inning was over, LHS had taken control by pushing five runs across. Merrill helped lead WBHS with a homerun over the center field fence in the bottom of the fourth. The Lady Bulldoggs put the first run of the game on the board in the bottom of the first on a sacrifice fly by Cathleen Nugue, scoring Ferguson, who began the inning with a leadoff walk. Berry was the start ing pitcher for WBHS and worked four innings before Nugue pitched a third of an inning. Rose Johnson han dled the pitching duties for the final 1.2 innings for the Lady Bulldoggs. There were also some bright defensive spots in the season opener for WBHS as the team turned a double play in the top of the first. A ground to Berry was thrown home to Johnson who then fired to first baseman Merrill to complete the double play. Krista Thompson also made a diving catch in center field for the Lady Doggs. /^^^xConsidering M R buying or 19 <4-. / selling? 770-867-9026 www.maynardrealty.com Award-winning local news, sports and photography Subscribe today: 770-867-6397 Parental Leave Career Choice 401 k with match Paid time off 4 day work week As an Amazonian, you’re at the heart of what Amazon does: the combined energy of powerful technology and many hands working together to bring every order to life for our customer. Ready to start? You can always apply online: amazon.com/braseltonjobs Amazon is an Affirmative Action - Equal Opportunity Employer Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation amazon up bring Amazon orders to life in Braselton now hiring full-time jobs SOLID DEFENSE Krystal Merrill makes a catch at first base for the Lady Bulldoggs during their season opener. Merrill also homered in the contest. August 10,2016 ~ Crossword Answers “St. Mary’s NICU works miracles.” Isabelle was born 15 weeks early, weighing 1 pound, 15 ounces. Her parents, Chrissy and Joseph, feared for her life. With the technology, expertise and love of the doctors and nurses of St. Mary’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Isabelle thrived. Today, she is a happy, healthy 1-year old. St. Mary’s level II NICU provides lifesaving care for infants who need extra care, from minor illnesses to life-threatening conditions such as premature birth. In tune with the natural rhythms of day and night, St. Mary’s NICU is a warm, soothing place for love and healing. See Isabelle’s story at www.stmarysathens.org “I couldn’t be happier. She’s our little miracle. It’s a miracle how St. Mary’s NICU works.” —Chrissy Bridges