Wave rolls to Oklahoma City

The 12U West University Softball Association Wave team took first place at the USSSA Road to the Show Tournament in Oklahoma City, going undefeated with a 6-0 record, held alongside the Women’s College World Series. Pictured (front row, from left) are Alexis Freshwater, Emily Garland, Grace Hirvensalo, Abigail Castillo; (second row, from left) Stella Boyd, Ava Castillo, Lorelei Walker, Ellis Gorski, Aviana Chang, Lauren Martin, Julissa Sanchez; (coaches, from left) Alfonso Sanchez, Marcus Martin, Marco Hirvensalo, and Jorge Castillo III. While in Oklahoma City, players and families attended two Women’s College World Series games. A highlight was when WUSA teammates Aviana Chang and Alexis Freshwater met University of Texas standout Mia Scott and received her autograph.  

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