The Spirit-Red qualified for NSA "A" Nationals by placing 2nd at the Missouri State NSA Championship. The Spirit-Red returns to Chattanooga, Tennessee where it last played in 2005 as a 12U team.
Results:
Pool Game #1 v. Streamwood Magic (Chicago, IL) - The Spirit-Red overcame some early adversity before finding their stride in a 5-1 win over the Magic. With the Spirit holding a slim 2-1 lead, Jessica Nieder blasted a two-run 215' homer over the left-center fence at Frost Stadium. Pitcher, Cassie Rupel, then shut down the Magic to help the Spirit advance to the championship game in their pool.
Pool Game #2 v. Diamond State Swoop (DE) - The Spirit-Red bats were hot and Sarah Morris was stellar on the mound as the Spirit cruised to a 7-2 victory over the Diamond State Swoop. Mallory Yant's lead-off single in the second inning started a rally.
Bracket Game #1 v. Lady Irish (OH) - The Spirit-Red had an impressive 9-0 win over the Lady Irish of Ohio. The Spirit took advantage of several fielding errors and timely hits to put them ahead early in the game. A four-run third inning game the Spirit a commanding 7-0 lead.
Bracket Game #2 v. Straumburg Sluggers (IL)
Bracket Game #3 v. Louisiana Lady Hawks (LA) - Won 4-2
Bracket Game #4 v. White Lightning - Lost 7-0
Bracket Game #5 v. Delaware Cobras (DE) - Lost 7-0
Unofficial Results
Champions - VA Lady Titans
2nd Place - Mattoon Pride
3rd Place - Chattanooga Frost Falcons
4th Place - White Sox Training Academy
5th Place - White Lightning
6th Place - Tennessee Fury
7th Place - Delaware Cobras
8th (tie) - St. Louis Spirit - Red
8th (tie) - Oakville Angels (ON)
8th (tie) - Wheaton Wildcats Gold (IL)
8th (tie) - Indy Elite
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