Lawrence, Kansas
Second baseman Callie Craig reaches out to tag an Olathe Rockets baserunner during a 14-U Phenix game at Clinton Lake Sports Complex. The Phenix lost the American Fastpitch Assn. B-division national qualifying tournament game, 9-2.
Charley Jo Schwartz releases a ptich in the 16-U Phenix's game against the Lunatics in the American Fastpitch Assn. B-Division national qualifying tournament. The Phenix won the game, 6-2, Saturday at Clinton Lake Sports Complex.
Sachi Sakumura slides into third base during the Phenix game against the Lunatics. The teams played each other in the American Fastpitch Assn. B-division national qualifying tournament Saturday at Clinton Lake Sports Complex.
Kenneth Bateson, center, father of Krystal Bateson, who died last week, looks at a floral arrangement shaped as the number two, Krystal's jersey number for the 14-U Phenix.
14-U Phenix player Andrea Phillips keeps her eye on the ball during warm-ups before a game against the Olathe Rockets. The Phenix lost to the Rockets, 9-1.
KIm Gilges practices hitting before a game at the American Fastpitch Assn B-division national qualifying tournament.
Marian Phelps hits a ball in a 16-U Phenix game against the Olathe Rockets at Field of Dreams in Basehor. The game was tied at 5 when officials cancelled all game because of lightning and severe weather.
Chilali Tanner, left, grabs Gary Tanner's hat during a lightning delay. Tanner, Chilaii's grandfather, coaches the 16-U Phenix softball team, which was forced to cancel its game against the Olathe Rockets because of lightning and severe weather June 16 at Field of Dreams in Basehor.
Phenix 16-U pitcher Sierra Wright throws to an Extreme batter during their American Fastpict Assn. B-division national qualifying tournament game. The Phenix won the game — the first of their season — Saturday at Clinton Lake Sports Complex.