The 14U Kansas Rebels win the Hawaiian Hitfest AAA/Major Tournament Championship at Blue Valley Recreation Complex in Overland Park. In the back row, from left, are coaches Chuck Vinoverski, Randy Samuels and Scott Thomann. In the middle row are David Pierce, Jake Vinoverski, Chandler Thomann, Montana Samuels, Cameron Solko and Reece Conklin, and in the front row are Anthony Buffalomeat, C.J. Roush, Sean Cesare, Blake Bergman, Troy Willoughby, Tyler Self and Elliot Vaughn.

After hitting a double against the Hot Tamales, LGFPA 10u Rebels player Corey May steals 3rd. Their game was played on June 24th at Broken Arrow. The Rebels went on to win 8-4.

Nikki May

The Monarchs won the USSSA State Championship, on July 6, 2008, held at Blue Valley recreation complex. Top left: Coach Cargin, Zach Love, Joe Andrews, Curtis Grimes, Anders Nelson, Coach Nelson, Jared Ireland, Devin Garcia, Coach Grimes. Bottom left: Coach Shafer, Sam Byers, Dalton Hudson, Dylan Shafer, Alex Cargin, Conor Shriwise. Devin Garcia is the son of Arlindo Garcia and Kelli Emert of Lawrence.

Kelli Emert

June 28, 2008 U8 DCABA Tournament This picture is of the Pistons team. They are the DCABA U8 National League Tournament Champions! Front Row L to R Bryson Cummins, Cameron Elston, Willie Dotson, Payton Cummins, Ryan Logan Middle Row L to R Garrett Pellici, Brett Chapple, Ben Holiday, Victor Shenouda, Hank Dobson Back Row L to R Asst. Coach Greg Pellici, Asst. Coach Cole Cummins, Head Coach Jim Cummins, Asst. Coach Kayl Anderson Not pictured but a huge part of the team-Christopher Mumford! What a great season for these boys!

Eve Cummins

The 14-U Kansas Rebels won the Hawaiian Hitfest AAA/Major tournament championship held on May 30 June 1, 2008 at the Blue Valley Recreation Complex in Overland Park, KS by beating the Olathe Bulls 3-1 in the semi-finals and the KC Aces 4-2 in the championship game. Pictured front row from left: Anthony Buffalomeat, C.J. Roush, Sean Cesare, Blake Bergmann, Troy Willoughby, Tyler Self, Elliot Vaughn; middle row: David Pierce, Jake Vinoverski, Chandler Thomann, Montana Samuels, Cameron Solko, Reece Conklin; back row: coaches Chuck Vinoverski, Randy Samuels, Scott Thomann.

Chuck Vinoverski

The Jazz softball team took first place in the 14A ASA Recruiting tournament in Overland Park on June 29. From the left, front row: Brooke Grable - Piper, Jillian Jobe - Shawnee. Middle: Ellie Williams - Kansas City KS, Michaela Taylor - Lansing, Kassie Manes - Overland Park, Megan Dike - Lansing. Back: Samantha O'Brien - Lawrence, Lauren Leiker - Basehor, Cheyenne Rankin - Paola, Bethany Sullinger - Park Hill, McKenzie Skeens - Gardner.

Mary O'Brien

Scott Rinke, age 5, proudly displays his medal after his final Blastball game at the East Lawrence Recreation Center on June 30, 2008.

Mike Rinke

The Lawrence Hammers U10 Baseball team at the Hawaiian Hitfest USSSA tournament in Blue Valley. Back Row from left to right, Kellan Russell, Tanner Green, Dalton Bonham, Logan Mckinney, Sam Dykes, Cole Strauss, Perry Tong. Front Row, Kyler Elston, Drew Tochtrop, Christopher Toalson, Seth Quick, Coaches, Mark Green, Andy Tochtrop, Mike Russell, Shaun Elston.

Brandy Elston

Lawrence Xcelerators Fastpitch 14U won second place at the Celebration Park Summer Slam tournament in Gardner on June 22nd. Back row- Coach Mike Byrn, Kelsey Kasson, Jordan Erickson, Courtney Parker, Kelsey Kilburn, Bailey Harrell, Coach Chris Erickson, Tyler Erickson. Front row- A'Liyah Rogers, Jalyn Brecheisen, Dellynn Hansen, Lauren Byrn, and Sierra Morgison.

Amy Byrn

12U Lawrence Phenix Fastpitch 2008 at the USSSA 12U MO-KAN State tournament Coaches: Steve Kelly, Lauren Kelly and Mike Riling Middle row: Grace Miller, Lindsay Kelly, Kylie Fischer, Kaley Delg, Catey Payne and Darian Graham Front row: Sarah Ford, Lindsey Laney, Kylie Foster, Corie Fischer, and Britani Shrum

Betsy Kelly

Hunter Dedloff, U12 DCABA Thrashers, waits for his pitch.

Wayne Dedloff

"Lugnut," Logan Dedloff of the Parks & Rec. U-10 Jayhawk League, fires in a strike.

Wayne Dedloff

Amory May of the Parks and Rec T-ball Sluggers waits on second for a chance to run the rest of the bases in a game at YSI on July 1st. It was the last game of the season for the boys.

Nikki May

Emily Alt takes 3rd base, backed up by Corey May at the LGFPA 10u Rebels game June 24th.

Nikki May

Mika Schrader of LGFPA 10u Rebels fouls of a pitch in their game June 24th against the Hot Tamales.

Nikki May

Lucy McCleary of LGFPA 10u Rebels comes to the plate in their game June 24th against the Hot Tamales.

Nikki May

Catherine Kiernan of LGFPA 10u Rebels pitches for her team in their game June 24th against the Hot Tamales.

Nikki May

Lucy McCleary (3) of LGFPA 10u Rebels warms up her teammates while third baseman Keilani Daboda waits for a ball at third before their game June 24th against the Hot Tamales.

Nikki May

Megan Towle (14) of LGFPA 10u Rebels was the lead-off batter and catcher their game June 24th against the Hot Tamales.

Nikki May

Batter Hannah Reed went on a hitting streak at the end of the season for her team LGFPA 10u Rebels. She steps up to the plate June 24th against the Hot Tamales.

Nikki May

Lugnuts Baseball. Jayhawk 4 League

Andy Liba

June 28, 2008 U8 DCABA Tournament This picture is of the Pistons team. They are the DCABA U8 National League Tournament Champions! Front Row L to R Bryson Cummins, Cameron Elston, Willie Dotson, Payton Cummins,Ryan Logan Middle Row L to R Garrett Pellici, Brett Chapple, Ben Holiday, Victor Shenouda, Hank Dobson Back Row L to R Asst. Coach Greg Pellici, Asst. Coach Cole Cummins, Head Coach Jim Cummins, Asst. Coach Kayl Anderson Player Not pictured: Christopher Mumford

Eve Cummins

Amanda Morris crowned National Champ at the Women's Folkstyle National Championships in Oklahoma City in March.

Jeff Morris

Jeanne Morris is runner-up at the Women's Folkstyle National Championship in OKC.

Jeff Morris

Ellen Dalager is runner up in the Women's Folkstyle National Tournament in OKC, March 08.

Jeff Morris

Sarah Dalager takes third in the nation at the Women's Folkstyle National Tournament in OKC, OK, March 08. Along with her sister Ellen, who was runner-up in her class, and the Morris sisters - Amanda, national champ, and Jeanne, runner-up - these girls helped Team Kansas win the Elementary Division at the national level.

Jeff Morris

The Eudora Moneymen (10 and under) went undefeated in the regular season (12-0) and completed the season as tournament champions with a final season record of 16-0. (Tournament held in Wellsville, Kan., July 10th- 13th.) Pictured front, from left to right: Jacob Stickler, Kyle McManus, Hunter Barham, Gage Purcell, Griffin Katzenmeier, Matthew Longacre. Back row, left to right: Coach Mark Purcell, Josh Hollinger, Tucker Gabriel, Easton Kewley, Jimmie Henson, Coach Jay Stickler, Mason Fawcett, Jacob Pearson, and Coach Jeff Barham.

Fred Lucero

Rebel Teammates Lucy McCleary and Mika Schrader playing 10U softball at Holcom Gold with the Lawrence Girls Fastpitch Association League in June.

Kelly McCleary

Hunter Lomshek with his dad, Matt Lomshek. Hunter plays for the DCABA U8 Cobras.

Eve Cummins

Pistons Asst. Coach Kayl Anderson talks to player Ryan Logan. Kayl plays football at KU and volunteered his time to help coach the Pistons baseball team. Kayl is the long snapper for our Orange Bowl Champions! Thanks, Kayl!

Eve Cummins

Pistons Coach Jim Cummins gets his team pumped up to win the championship game!

Eve Cummins