Facing Speed and Movement from the Mound

Katie Roth
The Tigers came into the game against Hume Fogg with a strategy centered around Hume Fogg’s monster of a pitcher and unfortunately fell 3-13 due to some ill timed defensive errors. However, some stand out plays shine as this team continues to get better and expect more from each other as they grow.
The Tiger’s had to prepare for an amazing pitcher from Hume Fogg. Hume Fogg's pitcher came with with crazy off speed in her changeup and some nasty movement pitches, most notably the infamous riseball. In the end, the Tigers went down 3-13 to Hume Fogg. 

The Tigers earned 5 hits off the talented pitcher, providing a lot of energy and excitement, especially when Yvonne Thomas ‘25 and Jessica Penilton ‘24 each earned a double. Then pitcher Ellie Rothman ‘25 and the Tiger’s defense helped keep Hume Fogg to 4 hits for the game, however, it was Hume Fogg’s ability to run the bases aggressively that gave them the edge and then Hume Fogg  was able to find opportunities to score off the Tiger’s double digit fielding errors. 

Despite those tough fielding errors, the Tigers had some great defensive highlights, namely the Tigers earning two double plays (it would’ve been three, but the last instance there were already two outs and you can’t earn four outs) and a shutout in the bottom of the third: one of their double plays and a first base out on a dropped third strike. To help the defense earn easy outs, Ellie Rothman ‘25 had a strong game with 60% of her pitches being strikes and 6 strikeouts along with Caroline Keiper ‘25 and Jessica Penilton ‘24 working together to earn 3 additional outs on dropped third strikes.

On offense, Ellie Rothman ‘25 had a strong hitting performance earning about 6 pitches seen per plate appearance. Ruchika Ramachandran ‘27 had the team’s only RBI of the game and Yvonne Thomas ‘25 and Jessica Penilton ‘24 had their timely doubles. 

This game was one that shows the Tigers can still find ways to be competitive and fight from inning to inning. As this team gains more experience, it’s a matter of time before they are consistently stringing good play after good play! They clearly are improving with their positions, movements, and plays, now they just need to continue and grow their confidence to execute during the biggest of moments and during the smallest of details. It’s beyond exciting seeing this team continue to cheer and encourage each other and make strides in their softball IQ and plays. Keep it up Tiger’s, we can’t wait for the next game!
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School News

List of 3 news stories.

  • University School of Nashville students Eleanor Mixon '27 and Dylan Omary '27 voted first the first time on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at the Scarritt Bennett.

    Seniors take field trip to cast first ballot

    All 40 eligible University School of Nashville students in the Class of 2037 registered to vote ahead of the voter registration deadline, and Eleanor Mixon '27 and Dylan Omary '27 walked across the street from USN to the Scarritt Bennett Center to cast their first ballots on the final day of early voting.
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  • The ballot box and beyond: USN Seniors civically engaged

    Students in High School History Teacher Cameron Parsons' Advanced Topics: American Government and Politics Class have been working diligently on civic engagement projects that required them to participate in the democratic process.
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  • An evening of erudition: 22 seniors enter Cum Laude Society

    Congratulations to the Class of 2027 inductees of the USN Cum Laude Society: Jack Barrett, Charlie Blau, Alder Brandon, Olivia Brown, Elisabeth Crane, Alexandra Drewry, Lucia Gellert, Melis Kurtulus, Abigail Manoukian, Lily Margalit, Eleanor Mixon, Louisa Nordberg, Mia Orefice, Karsen Puzniak, Ruchika Ramachandran, Jacqueline Seale, Elliott Spiller, Laine Theobald, Alexander Truss, Yifan Wang, Madeleine Wiseman, and Julia Young.
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Athletics News

List of 3 news stories.

  • Mountain Bike Team Takes on “Electric" State Champs Trails, Dehner Snags Overall Podium Medal

    Steve Smail & MTB Team Coaches
    With trail names like Megawatt, Electric Avenue, High Voltage and Livewire, the mountain bike team knew it was time to pedal out some extra watts for their NICA/TICL State Championships at Raccoon Mountain, and survive the technical trails above Chattanooga full of boulder gardens, rock drops and sandy rubble.
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  • Mountain Bike Team Takes on Winged Deer Trails, HS Makes Podium Appearance

    Steve Smail
    Winged Deer Park and trails in Johnson City hosted our 4th race on Sunday October 11th, and despite a bit of hurricane outwash winds and showers - and reduced team numbers due to fall break and distance from Nashville - our racers utilized all available skills and speed which helped “wing" Sophomore Claire Dehner to a 4th place podium spot, our first podium appearance and medal for the season.
     
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  • HS athletics recaps for September 11-17

    Tiger golfers have officially qualified for the region tournament, and our other teams are not far behind. Volleyball sits near the top of the district, finishing up regular season play next week with Senior Night. Girls soccer continues to hold first place in the district after another 9-0 win, and our cross country runners are chasing after some school records. To round it all out, our mountain bike team traveled to Oakfield to continue to improve on their times for the season. There’s plenty more where that came from- so be sure to come out to the River Campus, Sperling Gym, or out on the road to cheer on our Tigers before their seasons end.
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