In the opening game, Salem All Star won over Mt. Carmel 9-2. Juliana Rushing was dominant in the circle as she surrendered 4 hits and 2 runs , striking out 12 over 5 innings. Salem scored 5 runs in the third inning on the way to victory. Jersey Thorpe singled, scoring one run, Izzie Hall hit an inside the park home run, scoring 2 runs, Shaylee grounded out scoring one run and Clara Crompton singled, scoring one run. Jersey led Salem with 3 hits in 3 at bats, Izzie and Julianna went 2-for-3 at the plate.
In the second game, Clara Crompton collected 3 hits in 3 at bats as Salem defeated Albion 11-7. She had a triple in the second inning, a doubled in the third inning and doubled in the fourth inning. Salem All Star extended their early lead with 3 runs in the bottom of the third inning thanks to RBI doubles by Jayla Tabor and Clara. Salem scored 6 runs on 7 hits in the bottom of the 4th inning. Izzie tripled scoring 3 runs, Julianna singled scoring 1 run, Shaylee doubled scoring 1 run and Clara doubled scoring 1 run. Shaylee Vest earned the win for Salem as the started allowed 4 hits and 3 runs (2 earned) over 3 1/3 innings, striking out 7.
In the championship game, Salem All Star defeated Olney 5-2. Julianna was dominant in the circle as she struck out 13 batters, surrendered 6 hits and 2 runs over 6 innings. Salem collected 8 hits in the came. Izzie and Julianna were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected 2 hits for Salem white hitting back-to-back. Clara went 1-for-3 at the plate and led the team with 2 RBIs. Shaylee, Landrey Rose, and Julianna each stole multiple bases for Salem.
Salem Minors Softball All Star team: Landrey Rose, Rhyan Heinzmann, Clara Crompton, Jayla Tabor, Emerie Cluck, Parker Howe, Izzie Hall, Jersey Thorpe, Julianna Rushing, Shaylee Vest, Avree Winegarner. Coached by Jeff Rushing, Justin Vest and Curtis Thorpe.
Salem Team:
Front row L-R: Landrey Rose, Avree Winegarder, Jersey Thorpe, Julianna rushing, Izzie Hall
Middle Row L-R: Shaylee Vest, Clara Crompton, Parker Howe, Jayla Tabor, Rhyan Heinzmann and Emerie Cluck
Last Row: coach Justin Vest, coach Jeff Rushing and coach Curtis Thorpe
