06/13/2026
What can only be described as a Cinderella story came true this weekend for our 8U softball team.
Just over a year ago, there hadn't been a local 8U softball program for several years. When this team was formed, we started completely from scratch. Not a single player had previous softball experience. They were simply a group of girls willing to give something new a try.
What happened next is a testament to their dedication.
After last season ended, these girls kept showing up. Through the offseason, they gathered once a month to continue learning and growing. This spring, we welcomed six new players into the family, and together they got to work.
As the season began, you could see the transformation happening. The girls grew stronger, more confident, and more knowledgeable with every practice and every game. They worked hard for 12 weeks, learning not only the physical side of softball but also the mental toughness the game demands.
This weekend, they entered their very first tournament, a tournament that brought over 50 teams from 4 states. They were facing teams that regularly compete in tournaments every summer and fall. We knew it would be a challenge.
After going 3-0 yesterday, they put themselves in a strong position to compete for the championship.
This morning's first game was a nail-biter. The opposing team came ready for redemption, and our girls were cold, tired and rubbing sleepy dirt from their eyes. But they dug deep and found a way. They squeaked out a victory and punched their ticket to the championship game.
Waiting for them was that same talented team.
The championship atmosphere was electric. On a scale of 1 to 10, the excitement was an 11. Our girls were fired up, focused and ready to compete.
And when the final out was recorded, they had done it.
Champions.
Gold medals around their necks. Smiles from ear to ear. A moment they'll never forget.
From where this team started just a year ago to where they stand today is nothing short of incredible. These girls earned every bit of this success through hard work, perseverance, teamwork, and heart.
We're so proud of each and every one of them.
This championship wasn't given to them. They earned it.
And they earned it together, finishing the season 13-1. 🥎🏆🥇