Lady Tiger softball team shares spotlight

Nevada Lady Tiger Class 3 District 13 All-District selections, from left: Abby Harder, Claire Pritchett, Hailee Lundine, Madison Hyder, Maggie Leisure, Tylin Heathman, Maleigha Hinton, Kirstin Buck, and Class 3 sectional-victory hero — Bailey Ast.

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Fresh off their phenomenal season on the diamond, the Nevada Lady Tiger softball team took center stage at their postseason awards banquet Tuesday night at Nevada High School. First-year head coach Danny Penn spoke glowingly of his squad, recapping the memorable season that was.

A come-from-behind walk-off victory in the Missouri Class 3 sectional-round at Bushwhacker Field, propelled the Lady Tigers to the state quarterfinals, the furthest they've advanced since the program's 2010 state championship run. Nevada (16-9) was then toppled by host Savannah in the elite eight — snapping a 10-game win streak.

The Nevada Lady Tiger softball team is all smiles, while posing for a group picture at the conclusion of Tuesday evening's postseason awards banquet.

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As part of Tuesday evening's festivities, Penn announced individual postseason accolades earned by his players, and also handed out team awards.

Photo by Matt Resnick | Daily Mail