Alderwood Little League’s 11- and 12-year-old softball all-stars came within one game of playing in the World Series, after sweeping 13 games in a row to claim the Washington District 1 title, the Washington state title and the West Region Division 1 title.
The team was formed by selecting the top players from just two regular season teams for a total of 25 girls. The players on the team were Jessie Broucek, catcher/utility; Bryttney Gega, third/second/pitcher; Chloe Goudzwaard, third; Lindsay Hendricks, center field; Jordan Holmes, second/utility; Lauren Jacobsen, shortstop; Stephanie Kuzminsky, right field; Alison McConnaughey, left field; Julia Nealer, pitcher; Kori Seidlitz, pitcher/first; Makayla Sybrandt, utility/pitcher; Kayla Watson, catcher/pitcher; Jordan Wilcox, pitcher/second.
The team manager/coach was Randy Seidlitz and the coaches were Steve Gega and Matt Wilcox.
All of the travel and living expenses for the players were paid for by their families. Individuals interested in supporting the league can send a tax deductible contribution (made out to Alderwood Little League) to: Alderwood Little League Softball All-Star Fund, 19719 24th Ave. W, Lynnwood, WA 98036.
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