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The Game could not of ended better than it did, with guess who stranded on third base. The Warriors had the best team all year long and we saved our best until it counted and now we are on our way to Louisville and that other team is on its way back to Long Fork.

Why has ER given Sawyers a hard time? The young lady hasn't done a thing to anyone. She transferred to what she felt was a better school, and she just so happens to be one heck of an athlete. Give her a break!

Yes, the warriors have a good team. But as for them being the best team all year long, no. To be the best team you have to overcome adversity, and work through the hardships. Shelby Valley's softball team wasn't expected to do much this season with the loss of 3 starters last season. Valley has had players to have problems with one another at the begininng of the season, but these girls put their differencs behind them to battle through the hardships they faced and the problems with one another to come together as a TEAM and accomplish great things! At the end of the season after a good play or after a hit these girls were constantly congratulating one another. Even after an error the girls would encourage one another to make up for it on the next play.

I am extremely impressed by the character these girls have shown throughout the season. I know each of them personally and they are all great kids. I wish the seniors the best of luck and I look forward to watching you each excel in life. You have given the program 6 years of dedication and for that I am extremely proud! You each had one heck of a high school career whether it be in the classroom or on the field.

To the rest of the young ladies...Keep your heads high and your spirits higher! Work hard to accomplish what you want to accomplish next season and remember we are proud of you.

And to you Coach Napier, you have been the heart and soul of Shelby Valley softball. Thank you for giving the program 17 years of success. You and Coach Hall have been more than coaches to these young ladies. You have been mentors. The community appriciates everything you and your coaching staff has given to us and the young ladies!

We Are Proud of Each of you! :thumpsup: