We played in the USSSA 12u Rec State Tournament on June 29th and 30th. There were 5 teams in the tournament. Four were from our league and one was a Wichita rec team. The first two games were pool play to decide the seeding for tournament play.
Game #1 vs. Wichita Belles (pool play)- win 9-0
We played the Wichita rec league first game. Based on their pregame warm-up, they looked like a decent team. Their play wasn't as good as their warm-up.
We won the game easily 9-0.
Game #2 vs. Conway Springs (pool play)- win 8-0
The second game was against Conway Springs. They were the second ranked team in our league
Out of the 5 games we played, this is the only inning that someone other than Quinn pitched. Sarah pitched a scoreless inning.
Several of the fans, including Sarah's fans, sat under a canopy outside the right field fence. It was a hot and sunny two days.
The girls had another dominating performance against a team that was higher seeded than us.
Game #3 vs. Conway Springs - win 11-2
We were the number one seed after pool play. Odd that Conway Springs, who was considered a higher seed going into the tournament, was one of the lower seeds.
Sarah has been a ball magnet for the past several games. Stacee likes to say that they hit her because they don't want her to hit. They are scared of her. Sarah does have some power and she is not afraid of the ball. She stays in the box and doesn't seem to mind getting hit, or "taking one for the team". That is my tough girl.
We dominated the team for the second game in a row.
Game #4 vs. Oxford - win 7-1
Oxford is the team we beat in the championship game of the league tournament.
Sarah = Ball magnet.
Even though it was morning it was still a hot day. Many cooling rags were used.
This game was at 9 am which gave Phoebe, Silas, and I time to get to church. I was thankful I did not have to miss because I was leading Children's church for the 4th graders.
Game #5 vs. Conway Springs - win 10-6
The next, and final game was not until 1:30pm. I was able to go from church to the fields and not have to miss a thing.
Sarah hung out with some of her fans in the shade in between games.
Sarah played shortstop the entire tournament except for pitching one inning in game two.
Sarah was aggressive running the bases.
The five run deficit soon became a 5 run lead.
We won the game.
We are the....
Champions!!!
Pictured left to right, Morgan, Hannah, Abigail, Lauren B., Lauren M., Sarah, Aleigha, Maddie, Mykayla, Brooke, and Quinn.
They didn't give out skimpy medals or a puny trophy. I was impressed.
They watered Coached Wade and I. I think they were afraid to water coach Ted.
On such a hot day, the water felt pretty good.
Sarah with some of her biggest fans...Daddy, Nanee, Phoebe, Popee, Silas, and Mommy.
Great way to end the rec season.
We are playing in one last tournament the weekend of July 13th. This will not be a rec league tournament so we will see how we match up.
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