On Sunday, June 25th, the Dell Rapids 14U softball team traveled to Lake Benton for the 7th Annual Tony Tournament. The tournament for U14 was set up as a true round robin tournament. Dell Rapids played a series of three games. The tournament was compiled of wins, losses, and points scored. At the end of the rainy day, Dell Rapids took first place! Kylie Bittner lead the team in pitching with 17 strikeouts and only one walk in the tournament. Top batting averages were Makayla Duinkerken and Bittner with an .833 average. Kenize Garry, Cora Alderson, and Autumn Tomes all had an .800 average, and Leigha Lacey finished with a .667 batting average. Tony Awards were given to one girl each game for the following: Garry for her outstanding skills at 1st base, Autumn Tomes for her two triples she hit in one game, and Lacey for some great plays she made playing catcher.
Top row (left to right): Kylie Bittner, Mallory Krempges, Leigha Lacey, Rylee Rinehart, Autumn Tomes, Cora Alderson, Kenzie Garry
Bottom row (left to right): Haileigh Barnhart, Audi Urquijo, Makayla Duinkerken, and Cara Rice.