Back row: Adi Collier and Lydia Treadwell. Middle row: Olivia Smith, Emma Perkins and Makaitlyn Peoples. Eront row: Madi Henderson, Gabbi Jo Ellison, Kylie Goolsby, Brooklyn Stewart, Charlea Howard, Peyton Luster and Kenzi Jo Nolen; Head coach, Mike Nolen. Assistant coaches: Brandi Nolen, Michael Henderson and Eddie Allison. Photo submitted

Congratulations to coach Mike Nolen and his Odenville 10U Thunder fast-pitch softball team for winning first place in the 2nd Annual Children Playing for Children’s Hospital Tournament on Sunday, April 22 at the Morris Softball Complex in Morris, Alabama.

The tournament proceeds benefited Children’s Hospital of Alabama and was administered by the Alabama USSSA Recreational Softball League.

The 10U Odenville Thunder is part of the Odenville Youth Athletic Association (OYAA) and prides themselves on having good sportsmanship and playing good ball.

Their next tournament is the St. Clair County fast-pitch Softball Championships scheduled for May 10-12.