The Kansas Elite softball team took first place in the 16U division at the Wichita Shootout Fast Pitch Softball Tournament in Derby on Saturday and Sunday, May 30-31. Pictured from Marion are Alex Cain (second row, third from left) and Shelby Percell (back row, fifth from left). Hillsboro players include Stephanie Sanders (front left) and Sammy Koons (not pictured). The team is coached by Rod Koons, Stacey Sanders, Russ Cain and Doug Hatfield. The team also took second place in its first tournament of the year hosted by Council Grove May 26.
Area players on championship team
