GALLERY: Mohawk vs. Lucas softball

By Gorman Garland

Crawford County Now

May 20, 2026 10:15 pm

Female softball pitcher in pinstripe uniform delivers a pitch from the mound, right arm raised with ball, glove on left, red socks; fence and school bus in background.

Baseball player in black-and-white striped uniform raises glove to catch a ball on a red dirt field, with yellow school buses and fence in the background.

Softball batter swings at a pitch at home plate as the ball nears him, with teammates and spectators watching behind a yellow fence.

Female softball batter in black-red uniform swings a bat at home plate, crowd watching from the dugout.

Softball batter swinging at a pitch, wearing a black-and-white uniform with red socks, as spectators watch from behind a chain-link fence behind home plate.

Softball catcher in black and red sits on the ground at home plate as a teammate in protective gear stands nearby, with fans cheering behind a chain-link fence.

Softball players in black pinstriped uniforms high-five at home plate after a run as spectators watch from behind the fence.

Female softball player in a black-and-red uniform sprints toward home plate as a ball approaches, with spectators watching behind a chain-link fence.

Softball game moment: a baserunner in a black and red uniform slides into a base as a teammate in an orange jersey kneels nearby with the ball on the dirt.

Coach guiding a young baserunner kneeling at first base during a softball game on a red infield.

Female softball batter in a black pinstripe uniform with red socks swings at a pitch, as teammates and spectators watch from behind the fence in the dugout area.

Softball players in black pinstripe uniforms high-five each other on the field, with two yellow school buses and a chain-link fence in the background.

Girls' softball players in black-and-red uniforms lean on a yellow fence in the dugout, chatting with a coach in a red jacket.

Softball runner slides headfirst into home plate as catcher in black-red gear reaches to tag, with an umpire watching nearby.

Female softball player in a black uniform slides headfirst into home plate on an orange infield as fans watch from behind the fence.

Female softball player in helmet and striped jersey talks with a coach on a softball field.

Softball players in black pinstripe uniforms gather in a huddle by a yellow fence while a coach in a red jacket talks to them.

Female softball batter in a red-and-black uniform swings at a pitch on a red dirt field with a yellow fence and dugout in the background.

Female softball player in pinstriped uniform and red socks swings a pink bat at the plate, helmet on, during a game as teammates watch from the dugout behind a yellow fence.

Softball runner slides into first base as the baseman covers the bag; orange and black uniforms, fans watching behind a chain-link fence.

Softball team in pinstripe uniforms huddling together in the dugout for a pep talk before the game.

Softball pitcher in black pinstriped uniform throws from the mound, with glove raised and a bright green ball in hand; field and opposing player in background.

Softball pitcher in black-red uniform winds up on a red clay field, ball just left her hand with a catcher in the background.

Softball pitcher in a pinstripe uniform winds up to throw on a red dirt mound, glove up and ball in hand.

Youth softball catcher in gear crouches behind home plate, wearing helmet and chest protector, ready to field.

Two female softball players in black pinstripe uniforms celebrate at home plate; one is the catcher with gear and glove.

Group of female athletes in black-and-red striped uniforms chat and smile together before a game.

Group of female softball players in black-and-red striped uniforms share a hug, with one woman kissing another on the cheek in a celebratory moment.

Three spectators leaning on a yellow railing beside a chain-link fence, chatting at a sports venue.

Girls' softball teammates in black and red uniforms embrace in a congratulatory group hug on the field near the dugout, with a coach watching nearby.

Girls softball team kneeling in a huddle on the field, listening to two coaches (one in red jacket, one in gray) at practice.

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