[thecavemaster]

Greenwood played five games (stayed in winner's bracket) to win the title, while North Laurel played six games (got in loser's bracket) to finish 2nd. The tournament is set up to grind the teams in the loser's bracket, while still giving a team who gets upset a chance to battle out and prove their superiority. Fast pitch softball moves much more quickly than baseball. The format is tough, but I think the best overall team often wins as a result of the set up because the pitchers tend to tire a little, resulting in overall team strength in all types of areas growing in importance. The young women who catch do pay the highest price when it's this hot.