ELKMONT DIAMONDS: TRAVELING WITH THE HUNTSVILLE SPARKS

Brandi Bentley, one of our Elkmont varsity softball players, has had a very busy summer playing softball and improving her game. She has played with the North Alabama Blazers and the Huntsville Sparks 16 and under travel teams. The Huntsville Sparks played in York, Pennsylvania over the weekend. Brandi left yesterday morning for Pennsylvania and after 12 hours they finally made it. The Sparks traveled to Pennsylvania to compete with some top level teams and an opportunity to gain a spot in the 16U nationals next year in Los Angeles, California. It's was a great experience for one of the youngest teams in the tournament. They finished in the top 6 out of 30 teams at nationals with a 7 - 2 record. Huntsville played well and will only get better.

The Hill Spirit has been keeping up with Brandi and her adventures in Pennsylvania;

August 1: Won the first game against Ohio ice 8-5 in 2 extra innings and second game we won 8-0 against Pittsburg power. I put 3 runs on the board with a homerun in the great game. And made a diving catch over the fence in left field to keep a ball from going over. Pretty good day for us at the field!

I don't know what's more exciting; hitting a homerun in the first game or robbing a homerun with a catching dive in the second game. I'd say left field comes pretty natural to me Great day at the field for the Huntsville Sparks! Lets keep it rolling!

This evening I was able to visit the Battle of Gettysburg! It was probably the greatest experience I've ever had! I love it! I've realized how much I appreciate our history!