Gloucester-based Virginia Rebellion 14U fastpitch softball team, which includes players from Middlesex County, travelled to Sterling Nov. 6-8 to compete in the USSSA Crown Trophy Fall Challenge. After a slow start on Saturday, the team battled back on Sunday from the eighth seed spot for a 9-7 win over the No. 1 seed, then 15-1 and 9-4 victories to win the 14U championship. The team includes, front, from left, Lilly Penrod (White Stone), Makayla Hernandez (Gloucester), Bat Girl Gladys Hickman (seated with plaque), Olivia Robbins (Gloucester), Carly Jessie (Middlesex), Naydia Ramos (Gloucester), Courtney Jessie (Middlesex); and back, same order, Coach Chris Moye, Head Coach Jack Boles, Nevaeh Hernandez (Gloucester), Kayla Pasipanki (Gloucester), Nadya Hunter (Williamsburg), Chicky Boles (Gloucester), Delayna Lester (Gloucester), Grace Sinko-Van Liew (Gloucester), Kayleigh Moye (Middlesex), Cameron Palas (Gloucester), Coach John Hernandez and Coach Eddie Robbins. These girls have worked hard all year under trying circumstances. (Contributed)
Fastpitch softball team with some Middlesex players excels
