Italy versus Waxahachie’s 9U girls softball championship decided by 1 run

Image: Cadence Ellis looks strong and ready to make something happen for Italy.

Cadence Ellis looks strong and ready to make something happen for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Evie South is excited to be playing in the championship with her teammates.

Evie South is excited to be playing in the championship with her teammates. (Barry Byers)

Image: Desi Miller throws the ball back to the pitcher’s mound.

Desi Miller throws the ball back to the pitcher’s mound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kiara Bueno has an intense look as the sun sets before giving ground to the field lights.
Kiara Bueno has an intense look as the sun sets before giving ground to the field lights. (Barry Byers)
Image: Evie South wants to steal third base but is careful not to get tagged out.

Evie South wants to steal third base but is careful not to get tagged out. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ella Hudson rares back to hit for Italy.

Ella Hudson rares back to hit for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Brianna Hall shows her coach, Ken Cate, where to pitch the ball.

Italy’s Brianna Hall shows her coach, Ken Cate, where to pitch the ball. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Karley Sigler makes a catch down the first base line.

Italy’s Karley Sigler makes a catch down the first base line. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy pitcher, Emily Janek is having a fun time duking it out for the top prize against Waxahahachie.

Italy pitcher, Emily Janek is having a fun time duking it out for the top prize against Waxahahachie. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ella Hudson staying alert in centerfield for Italy.

Ella Hudson staying alert in centerfield for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s, Emily Janek and Evie South take the field.

Italy’s, Emily Janek and Evie South take the field. (Barry Byers)

Image: Emily Janek is ready to move the runners for Italy.

Emily Janek is ready to move the runners for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Paige Butler reaches third base for Italy.

Paige Butler reaches third base for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy shortstop, Kinley Cate holds a Waxahachie runner at second base.

Italy shortstop, Kinley Cate holds a Waxahachie runner at second base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy pitcher, Emily Janek warms up with first baseman, Karley Sigler.

Italy pitcher, Emily Janek warms up with first baseman, Karley Sigler. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s, Kiara Bueno hits the ball deep and then runs to first base.

Italy’s, Kiara Bueno hits the ball deep and then runs to first base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s coaches try to fire up their girls and keep them motivated.

Italy’s coaches try to fire up their girls and keep them motivated. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s third baseman, Cadence Ellis.

Italy’s third baseman, Cadence Ellis. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy pitcher, Emily Janek settles with Waxahachie about to swing.

Italy pitcher, Emily Janek settles with Waxahachie about to swing. (Barry Byers)

Image: Evie “Southpaw” South is ready to send this ball right into the outfield.

Evie “Southpaw” South is ready to send this ball right into the outfield. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s, Desi Miller and Coaches, Courtney Janek, Dennis Janek, Chris Ellis and Ken Cate direct and cheer on the defense.

Italy’s, Desi Miller and Coaches, Courtney Janek, Dennis Janek, Chris Ellis and Ken Cate direct and cheer on the defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ella Hudson hits and then hurries to first base.

Ella Hudson hits and then hurries to first base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s, Evie South exits first base with both teams scrambling for the win.

Italy’s, Evie South exits first base with both teams scrambling for the win. (Barry Byers)

Image: Little, Desi Miller comes up big in the top of the fifth-inning with a single.

Little, Desi Miller comes up big in the top of the fifth-inning with a single. (Barry Byers)

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