Katie Benson (left) of Waubonsie Valley reacts as her slide comes up short of second base on the sticky infield, as Neuqua Valley shortstop Brooke Meyer looks for the loose ball. | Jon Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
Meghan Grannan of Waubonsie Valley belts a mammoth home run to left center field as Neuqua Valley catcher Rebecca Lincoln watches. | Jon Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
Meghan Grannan (8) is greeted by Waubonsie Valley coach Alyson Kelley as she rounds third base after belting a home run. | Jon Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
Carly Cervantez (bottom) rolls over home plate on the sticky turf, scoring a Neuqua Valley run as Waubonsie Valley catcher Amanda Lack corrals the ball. | Jon Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
Neuqua Valley pitcher Jamie O'Brien fires a pitch against Waubonsie Valley on Monday. | Jon Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
Waubonsie Valley pitcher Shannon Hohman (middle) celebrates with Warrior teammates after defeating Neuqua Valley last month. Hohman has compiled a 20-5 record. | Jon Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media