08/31/2026
A weekend full of lessons
We wrapped up the weekend going 1-3. Obviously, that’s not how we wanted the weekend to end, and the scoreboard didn’t always fall our way but sometimes the most valuable weekends are the ones that teach you the most.
And this weekend, our girls LEARNED.
What really put things into perspective was hearing coaches from other teams brag on our girls and then seeing their reaction when they found out this was only our THIRD tournament together as a team. That says a whole lot about this group and where they’re headed.
We got the opportunity to line up against some VERY good teams this weekend. Teams that challenged us, exposed some things we need to work on, and gave our girls some incredibly valuable reps. That’s exactly what we need right now.
These girls fought. And fought. And fought some more. They battled until they were absolutely exhausted, and as a coach, you simply can’t ask for much more than a group of girls willing to empty the tank for each other.
Wins are fun. Trophies are fun. But at this age, growth is the goal. Learning how to compete when things aren’t going your way, learning how to respond after mistakes, learning how to pick your teammates up, and learning that getting better takes WORK, those are the things that will matter down the road.
Now we know where we need to improve.
So it’s BACK TO THE GRIND. 💪🥎
This team is only getting started, and if tournament #3 is any indication of what’s ahead…
THE FUTURE IS VERY BRIGHT FOR THESE GIRLS. 💜🖤
🔥 WEEKEND GAME MVPs 🔥
🥎 GAME #1 — PAIZLEY PENN
Paizley held it down at 3rd base, recording several putouts and making plays when her team needed her!
🥎 GAME #2 — IVY NASH
Ivy stepped up behind the plate and held it down at catcher, making several solid plays throughout the game!
🥎 GAME #3 — AK BALLARD
AK had herself a DAY! She made some great catches and battled behind the plate and in the circle, holding it down at catcher and pitcher throughout the entire day!
🥎 GAME #4 — ALYSSA STROHECKER
This one was about HEART. Alyssa battled through an injury when her team needed her, refused to quit, and gave her teammates absolutely everything she had. That kind of toughness and willingness to fight for the girls beside you means more than any stat ever could. 💜
Proud is an understatement.
We’ll learn from it.
We’ll work from it.
And we’ll come back better because of it.
Keep working. Keep growing. Keep fighting. Keep Wreaking HAVOC.
Also, S/O to AnnaLee’s Lens for the AMAZING pictures!
And thank you to our sponsors who make all of this possible!
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