(FESTUS) The Jefferson softball Blue Jays are gearing up for the Class 2 District 2 tournament which begins on Wednesday where the Jays are the 3-seed. They will either be 11-9 or 10-10 entering the tournament as they have one regular season game left and it’s at home against Valley Park on Monday at 4:30.
Two of the best hitters in the area are on the Blue Jays in senior Abi Chipps and junior Catryn Cattoor. Chipps has a .696 batting average with 36 stolen bases and 42 runs scored. Cattoor has 5 home runs with 32 RBI’s and a .661 batting average.
Head Coach Robert Kuenhle says that they’ve been a great pleasure to watch all year.
https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/240/2019/10/12155612/JEFF-SB-KUEHNLE-CUT2.wav
As far as the pitching goes, freshman Morgan Figliolo has been his most consistent arm and really likes the way she competes in the circle every day.
https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/240/2019/10/12155610/JEFF-SB-KUEHNLE-CUT1.wav
Coach Kuehnle believes his girls are in the right mindset as they get ready for districts.
https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/240/2019/10/12155608/JEFF-SB-KUEHNLE-CUT3.wav
The St. Pius Lancers are in the Class 2 District 2 tournament as well and they are the 2-seed. A win for the Blue Jays over first-round opponent Saxony Lutheran would set up a regular season district rematch with the Lancers. Jefferson lost to West County in the first round of districts last season.
Robert Kuehnle Interview
https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/240/2019/10/12155646/JEFF-R7-SB-SEASON-UPDATE.wav