The 2012 summer softball season

Wayne Crick

Published on Wednesday, 01 August 2012 01:00

Photo by Wayne Crick

The 2012 summer softball season recently concluded with four champions being crowned in four different divisions. Sandy Ranch awaits the throw as Michael Abeyta slides into second base during a Tuesday coed league game.

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Slammers fourth in Kansas

Tamie Meck

Published on Wednesday, 01 August 2012 01:00

Photo by Jeannette Tweddell

The Tri-County Slammers received the coveted Norm and Colleen Travis Sportsmanship Award at the 2012 Babe Ruth 14U Midwest Plains Regional Softball Tournament, held July 19-24, in Independence, Kan. Back row (l-r) is head coach Matt Hall, Midwest Plains commissioner Owen Kaufman, Samantha Galley, Noel Jaramillo, Shelby Rogers, Lacey Rodriguez, Tyra Jaramillo and assistant coach Andrea Lofley. In the front is Kayla Trefren, Kayla Carter, Kambry Hall, Hailey Lofley and Kenley Derby.

The Tri-County Slammers went 1-3 to place fourth at the Babe Ruth 14U Midwest Plains Regional Softball Tournament, held July 19-24, at Independence, Kan.

"There were some outstanding teams there," said head coach Matt Hall, including the Southeast Denver All-Stars, who went undefeated to win the state tournament in Paonia.

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All Glass Monday champs

Wayne Crick

Published on Wednesday, 01 August 2012 01:00

Photo by Wayne Crick

Monday night’s Coed Silver League tournament champions are pictured above. All Glass Station defeated US Bank, 12-6, for the title. Along the front is (l-r) Jess Gibson, Holly Hellman, Megan Olson, Nicole Melby, Janel Oberheu and Chelsea St. Peter. The back row is made up of Nate Ware, Mike Somers, Jacob Webb, Victor Carrillo, Ty Gallenbeck, Jacob Oberheu, Josiah St. Peter and Bill James. Missing from the photo were Josh Heinecke, Chantal Urquhart and DM Urquhart.

US Bank and Kwiki Auto Service began last Monday's final day of tournament play needing a win to advance to the finals of the Coed Silver Tournament against All Glass Station. The two teams played one of the lowest scoring games of the summer with US Bank claiming a 5-2 victory and a berth in the tournament finals against All Glass Station.

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Aftershock wins men’s play

Wayne Crick

Published on Wednesday, 01 August 2012 01:00

Photo by Wayne Crick

Thursday night’s tournament champions for Men’s Slowpitch is Aftershock/Classic Wood Floors. Members of the team include: front row, (l-r) Jay Stoltzfus, Aaron Plankis, Tony Gonzalez and Mark Thompson. The back row is made up of Lance Marks, Jevon Petersheim, Keith Hostetler, Justin Stauffer, Ty Withee and Derek Miller.

The highest seeded team left in the Men's Slowpitch Tournament, Aftershock/Classic Wood Floors, played just four games in the Thursday league's tournament to go undefeated and win the summer title. Aftershock, the number two seeded team, won the crown with their 19-18 decision over number eight seed Hellman Chevrolet.

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