When they left you last, the Lady Bulldogs were on a real high, just beating the best pitcher in Nassau County, Kim Lerch of North Shore HS. Well 10 days later, the Bulldogs were still trying to get the next game in. The county semifinals at Mitchel Field were interrupted by none other than Mother Nature. It seems fitting the way the whole season went with the nasty, cold and wet weather. So, after some tough practices indoors, the game headed over to play the Falcons of Valley Stream South. Not the ending the Lady Dawgs had hoped for, but all in all, it was a great three-week playoff. The game was scoreless after two innings, but the Falcons erupted for four runs in the bottom of the third. The Bulldogs were able to get two runs back when Lori Brennan led off the sixth with a single. She was moved to second on a fielder's choice by Erin Carroll. Both Lori and Erin scored on consecutive hits by Beth Hughes and Becky Santoriello, who had two hits in the game. Michelle McGurk also had a double and a walk, but it was not meant to be, the Lady Dawgs' season ended with a 6-2 loss. Lauren Poplawski finished her season with her walkless streak, hitting 108 1/3 innings as she walked her first batter in the second inning. Poplawski had a terrific season and should be proud of her new school record.

Congratulations go out to senior Erin Carroll, who received All County Honors and senior Becky Santoriello, who received All Conference Honors. They both will represent Island Trees at this year's Nassau County Exceptional Senior Game at Merrick Road Park. Honors were also given to Lauren Poplawski, All Conference and senior Erin Dodge, All Division. Congratulations and good luck to all the graduating seniors, whose coaches and teammates wish them well in all their future endeavors. Special thanks to Mr. P for keeping the book and always helping out. Last but not least, a big thanks to all the parents, fans and loyal supporters who made it fun to go to the field every day. See you all next season.