Cinderella Story

In case you hadn’t seen any of my messages or heard some other way, the Irrigon High School Lady Knights Softball Team won the 2A/1A State Championship Game yesterday, beating Union High School Lady Cats 1-0!  Our whole family traveled to Corvallis to watch Breena in her very last high school softball game, and we were completely thrilled with the outcome!  I was able to get a media pass for the game, and I got to be in the bull pen during the game to take pictures.

Breena with pre-game jitters.
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The team introduction.
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The IHS catcher, Staci Stanger, made a terrific slide into second base, and luckily the Union player dropped the ball and she was called safe!
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Kim catching a throw at first for an out.
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Leslie dealing with the mire and muck while getting ready to move to the next base.
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Our family celebrating after the game.
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Breena’s mom, Tera, celebrating with one of her uncles, “WE WON!”
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The team receiving their individual medals.
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Even after receiving her medal, Breena was still in shock, and she could not believe what had just happened.  Even today, I don’t think reality has sunk in!
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The two Seniors, Breena and Kim accepting the trophy and game ball from OSAA.
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“We’re #1!”
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The Official Scoreboard!
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The Champions
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There really isn’t much more to say about the game that hasn’t already been said.  The girls played a flawless game, and it was a perfect ending to the Cinderella Story of a season these girls had.