July 31, 2007
The Blue Springs Lightning Green 10-and-under softball team captured fourth place in the AFA (American Fastpitch Association) 2007 National Tournament in Lawrence, KS, July 16-21. The fourth-place finish, the highest from the Kansas City metro area, earned the Lightning a team trophy and individual medals. This division featured 21 teams from Missouri, Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Colorado. Team members include, front row (from left to right): Katie George, Addsion Barr, Bailey Pritchett, Shelby Rothmier, Mikayla Levelle, Chelsie Tipton, Harmony Clipperton; middle row: Jordan Murray, Morgan Smith, Mariah Peters, coach Mark Rothmier, Brittani Baker; back row: coaches Dan Peters, Ray Pritchett, Jim Murray, Burrell Baker.
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