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As the summer heat becames unbearable to some, it means traveling teams are getting ready to wrap up their seasons.

10U Softball

The 10U softball team qualified for state last week in a thrilling day of events.

The #25-ranked squad from Chisago Lakes opened the tournament up with a big 12-6 win over #13-ranked Stillwater. Shelby Houfer led the offense with a big homerun.

In the second round, CL fell to #5-ranked Centennial, 8-2.

However, since it was a double elimination style tournament, Chisago Lakes was still alive, and they took it to Lakeville in the third round, beating them 12-6.

In the last game to determine whether or not the girls would go to the state tournament, they were matched up with the number one-seeded Eastview team.

With Chisago Lakes up 9-6 in the last inning, Eastview scored one run early to cut the deficit to 9-7, and with two girls on, the Eastview batter smoked a ball to right field. Jessica Baxter fielded the ball quickly and got it to Shadow Irvine-Cahill, who was at first base, in time to get the batter out at first, but one run had already scored, and the other runner was coming around third.

Irvine-Cahill tossed the ball home into the awaiting mitt of catcher Quinncy Zupko, who tagged out what would have been the game-tying runner and ended the game on the double play.

Putching in the game, and throughout the season for the 10U team was Alexandra Smith, Alison Gajeski, Annaliese Mickelson and Irvine-Cahill.

The girls begin play at the state tournament on Saturday, July 12 in Cottage Grove. They received a first round bye, so the first game will be at 9:30 a.m.

12U Softball

The 12U squad didn't fare as well in the qulaifiers, going 1-2,but on the strength of their regular season schedule, the team is still heading to the state tournament.

The girls will travel to Richfield on Saturday, July 12 to take on Champlin Park Blue at 8 a.m.

14U Softball

The 14U team ended their season last week in qualifiers. The girls went 1-2, and couldn't squeeze into the tournament with their 10-11 overall record.

Their only win in the qualifiers came as a big upset, however, as they downed highly-regarded Eagan, 10-0.

"The highlight of our season was the Becker Blast," said head coach Ric Schommer, noting their first place finish in the huge tournament.

16U Softball

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