Pizitz softball tops tournament

The Pizitz Middle School Softball Team won the Metro Tournament in April, finishing the season 24-4 overall and 9-1 in the regular season.

The team went undefeated in the Metro Tournament, but had to go into an international tiebreaker to beat Simmons in the Final. EJ Hardy fought off the flu to win the MVP of the Tournament. Ashley Dieguez was awarded the All-Tournament Team as was Jessica Perley, who turned her ankle in the second game, but continued to pitch and earn the win in each of the four victories. Anna Giardina sprained her knee, but continued to play at second base.

Other team members are Natalie Headrick, Sophie James, Sarah Cain, Lily Henley, Lucy Jones, Kate Nash, Megan Callahan and Maya Barefield.