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2024 Michigan high school softball championships

Allyson Theunick hugs Mattisen Tiedt in the post-game handshake line following Evart’s 1-0 victory in the MHSAA Division 3 softball final at Secchia Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Allyson Theunick hugs Mattisen Tiedt in the post-game handshake line following Evart’s 1-0 victory in the MHSAA Division 3 softball final at Secchia Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
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An emotional Gabriella Crumm compliments her pitcher, Unionville-Sebewaing Area’s Olivia Green, on an excellent performance in USA’s 11-1 victory over Holton at Secchia Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
An emotional Gabriella Crumm compliments her pitcher, Unionville-Sebewaing Area’s Olivia Green, on an excellent performance in USA’s 11-1 victory over Holton at Secchia Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
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Unionville-Sebewaing Area fans hold up five fingers, signifying their school’s fifth consecutive state softball championship at Secchia Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Unionville-Sebewaing Area fans hold up five fingers, signifying their school’s fifth consecutive state softball championship at Secchia Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
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A celebration at home plate is about to break out after Unionville-Sebewaing’s Gabriella Crumm hit a 2-run homer over the centerfield fence. Crumm’s big hit powered USA to an 11-1 win over Holton, the Patriots’ fifth consecutive title, in the MHSAA Division 4 championship game at Secchia Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
A celebration at home plate is about to break out after Unionville-Sebewaing’s Gabriella Crumm hit a 2-run homer over the centerfield fence. Crumm’s big hit powered USA to an 11-1 win over Holton, the Patriots’ fifth consecutive title, in the MHSAA Division 4 championship game at Secchia Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
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Gaylord pitcher Aubrey Jones bears down in the eighth inning, retiring the final three Vicksburg hitters to preserve a 3-2 win and earn the Blue Devils their second consecutive MHSAA title in the Division 2 softball final at Secchia Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Gaylord pitcher Aubrey Jones bears down in the eighth inning, retiring the final three Vicksburg hitters to preserve a 3-2 win and earn the Blue Devils their second consecutive MHSAA title in the Division 2 softball final at Secchia Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
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Megan Beemer slides across the plate, scoring for Hudsonville in the Eagles’ 5-0 victory over Lake Orion in the MHSAA Division 1 state softball championship Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Michigan State’s Secchia Stadium in East Lansing.
Megan Beemer slides across the plate, scoring for Hudsonville in the Eagles’ 5-0 victory over Lake Orion in the MHSAA Division 1 state softball championship Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Michigan State’s Secchia Stadium in East Lansing.
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Winning pitcher Ava Snip clutches the Division 1 state championship trophy after her Hudsonville Eagles wrapped up an undefeated season by beating Lake Orion, 5-0, at Secchia Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Winning pitcher Ava Snip clutches the Division 1 state championship trophy after her Hudsonville Eagles wrapped up an undefeated season by beating Lake Orion, 5-0, at Secchia Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
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Vicksburg’s Maddison Diekman and on-deck hitter Brooklynn Ringler rejoice after Diekman scored the tying run in the seventh inning of the Division 2 state softball final at Secchia Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Vicksburg’s Maddison Diekman and on-deck hitter Brooklynn Ringler rejoice after Diekman scored the tying run in the seventh inning of the Division 2 state softball final at Secchia Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
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Ottawa Lake-Whiteford pitcher Unity Nelson only allowed one hit but was saddled with the loss in Evart’s 1-0 victory in the Division 3 state softball final at Secchia Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Ottawa Lake-Whiteford pitcher Unity Nelson only allowed one hit but was saddled with the loss in Evart’s 1-0 victory in the Division 3 state softball final at Secchia Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
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Evart’s Allyson Theunick charges around the infield en route to home plate. She scored the game’s only run in the Wildcats’ 1-0 victory over Ottawa Lake-Whiteford in the Division 3 state softball final at Secchia Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Evart’s Allyson Theunick charges around the infield en route to home plate. She scored the game’s only run in the Wildcats’ 1-0 victory over Ottawa Lake-Whiteford in the Division 3 state softball final at Secchia Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
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Evart pitcher Kyrah Gray and infielder Mattisen Teidt (27) celebrate after the final out of the Wildcats’ 1-0 victory over Ottawa Lake-Whiteford in the Division 3 state softball final at Secchia Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Evart pitcher Kyrah Gray and infielder Mattisen Teidt (27) celebrate after the final out of the Wildcats’ 1-0 victory over Ottawa Lake-Whiteford in the Division 3 state softball final at Secchia Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
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Holton pitcher Kenzie Greene signals to her outfield defense during the MHSAA Division 4 state softball final at Secchia Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Holton pitcher Kenzie Greene signals to her outfield defense during the MHSAA Division 4 state softball final at Secchia Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
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Hudsonville first baseman Elly Koopman waits for her pitch during the Eagles’ 5-0 win over Lake Orion in the Division 1 softball championship at Secchia Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Hudsonville first baseman Elly Koopman waits for her pitch during the Eagles’ 5-0 win over Lake Orion in the Division 1 softball championship at Secchia Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
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Lake Orion shortstop Ellie Britt makes the throw to first base during the Dragons’ 5-0 loss to Hudsonville in the Division 1 softball championship at Secchia Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Lake Orion shortstop Ellie Britt makes the throw to first base during the Dragons’ 5-0 loss to Hudsonville in the Division 1 softball championship at Secchia Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
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Right fielder Ava Gardner signals that she made a rally-stopping catch during the Eagles’ 5-0 win over Lake Orion in the Division 1 softball championship at Secchia Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Right fielder Ava Gardner signals that she made a rally-stopping catch during the Eagles’ 5-0 win over Lake Orion in the Division 1 softball championship at Secchia Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
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Hudsonville batter Autumn Dennis gets hit in the thigh with a pitch during the Eagles’ 5-0 win over Lake Orion in the Division 1 softball championship at Secchia Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Hudsonville batter Autumn Dennis gets hit in the thigh with a pitch during the Eagles’ 5-0 win over Lake Orion in the Division 1 softball championship at Secchia Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
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Hudsonville coach Tom Vruggink signals to his school’s fans in the final inning of the Eagles’ 5-0 win over Lake Orion, in the Division 1 softball championship at Secchia Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Hudsonville coach Tom Vruggink signals to his school’s fans in the final inning of the Eagles’ 5-0 win over Lake Orion, in the Division 1 softball championship at Secchia Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
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Hudsonville players celebrate in the pitching circle after the final out of the Division 1 softball championship game at Secchia Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Hudsonville players celebrate in the pitching circle after the final out of the Division 1 softball championship game at Secchia Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
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