Tigers top Hurricanes in 21st Ward softball opener

The 21st Ward Softball season opened with the Tigers topping the Hurricanes 2-0 in Pee Wee action. The game had to be pushed back a few hours due to heavy rains the previous night while the girls were anxious to take the field, many for the first time.There were plenty of first game butterflies until the girls eased into the flow of the game. The young ladies, who hit off a spring loaded pitching machine, were following strict mask protocols on the field but the young athletes didn’t let that dampen their enthusiasm.

Tigers Kadence Polite locks in on a pitch in her wheelhouse. FOR

PHOTOS BY RICK CAWLEY - FOR THE REVIEW Hurricanes Aria Bolden is ready for anything coming her way.

Hurricanes catcher Bianca Yarnall is totally focused on the next pitch.

Hurricanes coach Joe Dunn is all set to launch the next pitch.

Tigers Aaliyah Kingston breaks for 1st after smacking a hit.

Hurricanes players delight in a post-game running of the bases.

Jaycee Doroba scored both runs in the game for the Tigers.

Hurricanes Katie Dunn bolts from the batter’s box.

Tigers Aaliyah Kingston is softball ready at 2nd base.

Julianna Rex makes the unassisted putout at 1st.

Tigers Jordyn Kelly levels off on a high offering.