Lasers 'A' roll to victory in Clarence 10U tournament

The Lou Gehrig Lasers "A" team defeated the Lou Gehrig Lasers "B" team, 9-2, to win the Clarence Booster Club 10U fastpitch softball tournament. Members of the team, pictured from the left, are: first row - Jordan Roetzer, Jamie Kenyon; second row - Lauren Elliott, Laura Finley, Katelyn Battaglia, Maddi Welch, Sara Armstrong; third row - Kelsey Irving, Meggie McFarland, Jessica Gates; fourth row - assistant coach Scott Welch, head coach Scott Roetzer, assistant coach Bob Armstrong; missing from photo - Gracie Kinerk and Katie Wolf.

The Lou Gehrig Lasers 10A team went 5-0-1 in the Clarence Booster Club 10U fastpitch softball tournament to take the crown.

The Lasers used teamwork to overcome a 3-1 deficit in the semifinal

against Clarence and catapult the team into the championship game.

Sara Armstrong pitched solidly in five games and received tournament MVP award. Jamie Kenyon

and Meggie McFarland also contributed strong starting pitching

performances and each earned a victory. The Lasers got outstanding hitting from Katelyn Battaglia, Lauren Elliott and Maddi

Welch.

Laura Finley chipped in the game-winning RBI in the pivotal semifinal win against Clarence. Grace Kinerk delivered timely bunts and had eight stolen bases. Stellar defensive performances were turned in by Kelsey Irving and Katie Wolf.

Jordan Roetzer was flawless behind the plate and nailed three base runners at second. Jessica Gates came in from injured reserve to cheer the team on to victory.