Bumped into the losers bracket by a 14-1 loss to Essex in the tournament opener (Gm 1 photos over here), 2011 St. Albans All Stars took on Georgia in the elimination game. They fell behind 10-0 in the top of the first, but they kept their heads up and Georgia wobbled -- making the game 10-9 after 1 inning! It finished 18-14 Georgia, with St. Albans leaving the bases loaded in the last inning. Not your typical softball game, but 9-10s can be like that on any given day. Ii featured some nice fielding plays, both teams swung their bats aggressively, and the outcome was in doubt until the last catch.

Many of these St. Albans and Georgia 9-10s will be school-mates at BFA St. Albans one day with eyes on being Comets. Today's experience may fuel their love of the game and whet their appetite for improvement. If so, they'll use the time between now and then to learn the nuances of the game, commit to focus and hustle at all times, dedicate themselves to practice to hone their skills, and realize that coaches are always watching. Good luck, girls!