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Originally Posted by WestMichBlue
Sometimes I don't think that we live in the same world. I call plenty of JV games that run 65 to 75 minutes, 7 innings. Quality games that look like what you expect varsity to look like.
Of course there are some stinkers in there. There are a few schools that don't have freshman teams, or good feeder programs (L.L., rec league); but the majority play pretty good ball.
Our freshmen games are usually 5 inning DH. Two hours and we are outa there. (Yes, once in awhile you are going to be there 3 1/2 hours!) I had one freshmen game last year where one pitcher already had played 16U travel ball. She and her opponent battled to a 2-1 game with lots of strikes and few walks.)
WMB
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Sure, it varies. There are several top softball schools (big schools, natch), where their JV teams would likely compete for the state championship one class level down.
However, since they all play by the same rules, the games for the rec-level (or worse) JV teams at the smaller schools can be a chore.
Don't get me wrong - I'm not complaining; just observing that those games are a big concentration challenge.