District champion Mavs set sights on state title
Anisa Valdez (32) steps up to bat for the Mavericks against Wenatchee earlier this season. Valdez has been the Mavs’ leading pitcher this season as they went 16-1 in the regular season and won the 4A district championship.
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The Mavs’ Samantha Kling (4) sprints to first base after hitting a line drive to the outfield against Wenatchee. The Mavericks were supposed to be on the road against the Panthers, but it was made a home game due to air quality issues in Wenatchee.
Hayden Morris (2) takes off after hitting a home run against Eastmont in the 4A district championship. Head Coach Mike Hofheins said Morris leads the team with an intense aura.
Hayden Morris (2) is greeted by her teammates at home plate after hitting her second home run against Eastmont.
The Mavs’ Lila Johnson (7) rounds third base against the Wenatchee Panthers earlier this season.
Hayden Morris, left, and Samantha Kling, right, celebrate after a big defensive play against Eastmont in the 4A district championship. Head Coach Mike Hofheins said playing clean defense will be important to making a deep state tournament run.
Lila Johnson (7) eyes her teammates in the infield before she throws the ball back into play against Eisenhower earlier this season.
The Mavs’ Josie Carlstrom (13) takes a swing at the ball against Eisenhower earlier this season. She recorded an RBI in that game.
MOSES LAKE – The Mavericks slowpitch softball team (16-1) is heading to the 4A state tournament as the first seed and will play Lake Washington at Kiwanis Park in Yakima. Head Coach Mike Hofheins said his players are ready to go.
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