The Snohomish Little League squad is still fighting for championship weekend at the Little League Softball World Series! After getting absolutely stomped 14-0 in their first game, these young ladies from Snohomish are refusing to quit in Greenville, North Carolina, fueled by the incredible all-around play of their star pitcher, Maddie Locke.
From Crushed to Clutch: Snohomish’s Epic Rebound
Seriously, a 14-0 beatdown is tough to swallow, especially to kick off a tournament. But this isn’t a one-and-done situation; it’s double-elimination! The Snohomish girls embraced that second chance and proved their resilience. They’ve powered through with back-to-back wins, taking down Texas on Tuesday and then sending the Canadians home yesterday. That’s the kind of heart the Emerald City loves to see, with Maddie Locke at the center of it all. As Maddie puts it, “It’s been so much fun. And it’s also been so cool. All this experience has been once in a lifetime.” She’s trying to take it all in, and you can feel the excitement.
The Locke-Lawrie Legacy and Community Heart
This journey is truly a family affair. Maddie’s dad, Drew, is right there as an assistant coach, thrilled for his daughter. “Those are the type of moments that you’re never going to forget, right? It’s really, really fun to be part of this. And it’s really special,” Drew said. And watching from the outfield? Maddie’s mom, Danielle Lawrie, a legit legend: former UW softball standout, NCAA Champion, and Olympic medalist! Danielle knows these memories are priceless: “This summer’s gonna go down as one in the memory books for a long time. The time that my husband’s getting with Maddie and this team over the course of the last couple weeks. Those are cherished memories he’s gonna have.”
But making these memories comes with a price tag. While Little League covers players and coaches, travel for families costs around $6,000, as they’re away for about a month. Thankfully, our incredible community has stepped up big time. Maddie shared, “We’ve done a little bit of fundraising. The community’s definitely helped out with that. Supporting our families helps offset some of the costs…” That’s the Seattle spirit right there, rallying behind our own!
Tomorrow’s Rematch: Win and You’re In!
All that fight, all that family, all that community support leads to one massive game: a rematch with Lake Mary, Florida. Yes, the same Florida squad that handed Snohomish that brutal 14-0 loss. Florida just took their first loss to the North Carolina hosts, so they’ll be fired up too. But for our Snohomish girls, this is a chance for redemption. A win tomorrow sends Washington straight into Saturday’s semifinal. First pitch is set for noon. If you want to help these amazing families cover their travel costs, a GoFundMe is set up. Let’s show them the love, Seattle!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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