Pirates win Conference Championship

Grantsburg Fastpitch won its first conference championship tonight. It was Shell Lake's turn to come to Grantsburg and they left with an 12-0 defeat by the Pirates. The always dangerous Clear Lake team nipped Northwood by one run to give Grantsburg sole possession of the crown.

So here we go one more time..... Jocelyn walked to start the game. Heather quickly followed with a single. Callie walked with Susan doubling over the head of the left fielder. Caroline and Doni also picked up first inning hits. Naomi hit a line drive to left that was muffed and soon six Pirate runners had crossed the plate and the conference championship was in sight. Heather started the second with another hit and eventually scored. After a quiet third the Pirates added five more highlighted with hits by Heather and Susan. And swiftly the game ended after 4-1/2 with the Pirates winning 11-0.

TWIS: Liz made the comment that when we have to actually play seven innings, it seems long. Of course, Liz also tried to bat with her shin guards still attached. Nice double play infield. Abby, you needed only 1 more shoe size and you would have been safe. Caroline was safe, but the ump still called her out. My how the infield fly rule screws up life. Music filled the air. Callie and Doni were almost in big trouble. Did you see the nice ditch that was dug during the rain? We weren't even allowed to put in some extra players. Do you read this anymore? Is your email broken? Thanks Brian for making the field so nice. Thanks also to Pete and John for grilling the food. Heather ended the year with six hits in a row...We play Turtle Lake in the playoffs next Thursday evening in Grantsburg. So......Grantsburg Fastpitch is growing up. From a 3 team local league in grade 5 to 18 games in junior high to fastpitch in the city last summer..... It is time to collect the prize. Time, effort and talent have given these gals the Blue Ribbon.

PURPLE CRUSH!

Doni Jo Slams a Dog

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