We woke up bright and early this morning to get one last practice in before we begin pool play tomorrow. We quickly learned that several teams had also decided to hold a practice at the same sports complex as us in Orange Beach, and needless to say, there definitely were not 32 fields to accomodate each one. Luckily there was a baseball field closeby that several teams shared, and each school took turns taking infield on the actual softball field, which had t-ball regulation bases and pitcher's circle. The weather here is definitely hotter than Kansas, but the humidity isn't quite as bad...at least not yet.
Lunch at Moe's BBQ was really good!! Not to discredit the famous barbeque places in Kansas City, but I just don't think anybody compares to places we've been to in the Southeast the last 2 years. Most of the girls went to the ocean once we got back to our condos, then it was off to the Opening Banquet and the "Parade of Champions" at The Wharf Resort. A great meal was provided as each qualifying team was recognized. Jordan was given the Champions of Character award, while she, Gale, and myself were named NAIA Scholar Athletes. Overall it was great day for Pioneer Softball.
MNU/Friends is the first game of the 2011 NAIA National Tournament. We know a lot about them, but they know a lot about us as well. It's going to be a great match-up, and hopefully we will walk away with our 39th win of the season. Game begins at 9:00 AM tomorrow. Check out links on mnusports.com to see how you can watch/listen!
Love Always,
Taylor #21
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