Softball Champion

In April, Erica began her second year of softball and it didn't take long for all of the basic skills to start coming together. With her strong arm, she started most games at either shortstop or third. Her agressive bat was always a factor in the middle of the lineup. Her coach began working on her pitching technique and before long she was on the mound for one or two innings a game. Always a cool as ice.

Ready for the ball at shortstop.
Balance and power at the plate.

Erica quickly grew into the role of the closing pitcher. Shutting down the opposition and saving many victories.

Rounding the bases

and heading for home.

Her team finished the regular season tied for second. Both losses were early in the season and to really good teams. Following the regular season, all teams played in a single elimination tournament. Erica's team had a first round bye and then a fairly easy victory in round two. In the semifinal round, the barely beat the other second place team which put them into the final against the undefeated first place team. With a crowd of over 400 people cheering them on, Erica and her team proceeded to win the championship game and bring home the 4ft trophy. What fun!

Hoisting the hardware