Wave rolls

The 8U Wave tournament team from the West University Softball Association closed out its fall season with a second-place finish at the Alvin C Class tournament, despite playing in cold weather. Coaches celebrated improvements including stronger hitting, more accurate throwing, and improved catching. Just as important, the team had fun. Pictured (front row, from left) are Sloane Bormaster, Kaia Wu, Ava Jousan, Riley Jody, Anna Driscoll, Goldie Osorno, Vivian Rac, Caroline Newhook, Ella Van Buskirk, Sara Beer, and Sam Salciccioli; not pictured: Victoria Perkins and Hannah Marks. The team was coached by (pictured, back row, from left) Katie Salciccioli, Andrew Driscoll, Chris Jousan, Martha Rac, Andy Van Buskirk, and Gil Beer. West University Softball Association supports both recreational and tournament programs for players ages 5-18. See wusa.org.

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