Photo special to the Town Crier
The 14-and-under Thunder Elite girls fast pitch softball team won its first tournament of the 2011 campaign going unbeaten in a weather-shortened format surrendering only two runs and included two no-hitters by Thunder Elite pitching at the Youngstown Mayhem Tournament in Liberty. The team battled rain and poor conditions, as well the field competition en route to a 4-0 record. Pictured are team members, in front: Izabella Armstrong of Farmdale, Lauren Slusher of Bristolville, Meredith Grimes of Vienna, Makenna Ozenghar of Youngstown, and Lauren Lottier of Canfield, and in back: coach Mark Grimes, Stephanie O’Halek of Youngstown, Taylor Rahach of Crestview, Kylie Stoneman of Bristolville, Lexi Stano of Niles, and coach Dave Zigmont.
The 14-and-under Thunder Elite girls fast pitch softball team won its first tournament of the 2011 campaign going unbeaten in a weather-shortened format surrendering only two runs and included two no-hitters by Thunder Elite pitching at the Youngstown Mayhem Tournament in Liberty. The team battled rain and poor conditions, as well the field competition en route to a 4-0 record. Pictured are team members, in front: Izabella Armstrong of Farmdale, Lauren Slusher of Bristolville, Meredith Grimes of Vienna, Makenna Ozenghar of Youngstown, and Lauren Lottier of Canfield, and in back: coach Mark Grimes, Stephanie O’Halek of Youngstown, Taylor Rahach of Crestview, Kylie Stoneman of Bristolville, Lexi Stano of Niles, and coach Dave Zigmont.