Sierra Snavely of Iola and Karlie Stephens of Moran played on the SEK Sluggers, a 10-and-under girls traveling softball team, in last weekend’s state tournament in Shawnee Mission.
The SEK Sluggers, which is a team based out of Chanute, went 2-2 in the double elimination event. The tournament was held at Mid America Sports Complex.
Snavely was voted the MVP of the first game of the tournament for the SEK Sluggers, who won 14-2. Snavely hit a double and two inside-the-park home runs — one was a grand slam — and drove in nine runs.
The SEK Sluggers lost 4-3 in the second game with Snavely pitching. The team won its third game then lost its fourth.
Stephens hit a home run for the SEK Sluggers in the third game. She and Snavely received special T-shirts for hitting home runs.
The SEK Sluggers are coached by Candy Babcock of Thayer and managed by Beth Jackett of Chanute.
