Southwest Missouri schools have 36 representatives on the 2017 All-Region Spring Softball teams from 15 different programs. Area athletes are highlighted in maroon.
In a possible Class 1 District 8 championship preview, Strafford downed Plato 11-1 thanks to a solid performance in the circle by Zoey Mullings and a huge second inning.
Alissa Collette didn’t know she was starting Thursday night’s Mt. Vernon Tournament championship game until five minutes before first pitch. Whatever the reason behind the late notice, it worked.