ARNOLD 鈥 Ava Oberle and her Festus High softball teammates didn鈥檛 mind taking a few lumps.
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Seckman Jerry Joyce Tournament, championship: Festus 4, Washington 2
Keeleigh Hankins (5) of Festus stands on second base after a double as Mackenzie Harrison (6) of Washington awaits in the championship game of the Jerry Joyce Softball Tournament hosted by Seckman High School at the Arnold Athletic fields in Arnold on Saturday September 13, 2025. Paul Baillargeon, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Harper Brown (18) of Washington runs to first base in the championship game of the Jerry Joyce Softball Tournament hosted by Seckman High School at the Arnold Athletic fields in Arnold on Saturday September 13, 2025. Paul Baillargeon, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Livi Kearns (29) of Festus rounds first base after a double and run batted in against Washington in the championship game of the Jerry Joyce Softball Tournament hosted by Seckman High School at the Arnold Athletic fields in Arnold on Saturday September 13, 2025. Paul Baillargeon, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Mackenzie Harrison (6) of Washington takes a swing against Festus in the championship game of the Jerry Joyce Softball Tournament hosted by Seckman High School at the Arnold Athletic fields in Arnold on Saturday September 13, 2025. Paul Baillargeon, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Kendahl Johnson (11) of Festus back away from the play as centerfielder Avery Schmitt (8) reaches out for the ball against Washington in the championship game of the Jerry Joyce Softball Tournament hosted by Seckman High School at the Arnold Athletic fields in Arnold on Saturday September 13, 2025. Paul Baillargeon, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Trista Fleer (20) of Washington uses a portable fan to cool down near the dugout in the championship game of the Jerry Joyce Softball Tournament hosted by Seckman High School at the Arnold Athletic fields in Arnold on Saturday September 13, 2025. Paul Baillargeon, Special to the Post-Dispatch
The Festus Tigers pose with their first place plaque after defeating Washington 4-2 in the championship game of the Jerry Joyce Softball Tournament hosted by Seckman High School at the Arnold Athletic fields in Arnold on Saturday September 13, 2025. Paul Baillargeon, Special to the Post-Dispatch
A Washington softball bat sits in the dust after it was broken in half during an at bat in the championship game of the Jerry Joyce Softball Tournament hosted by Seckman High School at the Arnold Athletic fields in Arnold on Saturday September 13, 2025. Paul Baillargeon, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Ava Oberle (2) of Festus delivers a pitch to Washington in the championship game of the Jerry Joyce Softball Tournament hosted by Seckman High School at the Arnold Athletic fields in Arnold on Saturday September 13, 2025. Paul Baillargeon, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Fans sit under pop up tents as the temperature reaches 98 degrees in the championship game of the Jerry Joyce Softball Tournament hosted by Seckman High School at the Arnold Athletic fields in Arnold on Saturday September 13, 2025. Paul Baillargeon, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Jeff Montgomery coach of Festus talks to his players in the circle against Washington in the championship game of the Jerry Joyce Softball Tournament hosted by Seckman High School at the Arnold Athletic fields in Arnold on Saturday September 13, 2025. Paul Baillargeon, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Maddie Kluessner (1) of Washington makes the catch in centerfield against Festus in the championship game of the Jerry Joyce Softball Tournament hosted by Seckman High School at the Arnold Athletic fields in Arnold on Saturday September 13, 2025. Paul Baillargeon, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Carlie Isbell (16) of Festus awaits the pitch from Washington in the championship game of the Jerry Joyce Softball Tournament hosted by Seckman High School at the Arnold Athletic fields in Arnold on Saturday September 13, 2025. Paul Baillargeon, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Umbrellas are not just for rain days as the temperature reaches 98 degrees in the championship game of the Jerry Joyce Softball Tournament hosted by Seckman High School at the Arnold Athletic fields in Arnold on Saturday September 13, 2025. Paul Baillargeon, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Livi Kearns (29) of Festus makes the catch against Washington in the championship game of the Jerry Joyce Softball Tournament hosted by Seckman High School at the Arnold Athletic fields in Arnold on Saturday September 13, 2025. Paul Baillargeon, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Maddie Kluesner (1) of Washington looks to score as coach Grant Young watches the action against Festus in the championship game of the Jerry Joyce Softball Tournament hosted by Seckman High School at the Arnold Athletic fields in Arnold on Saturday September 13, 2025. Paul Baillargeon, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Keeleigh Hankins (5) of Festus stands on second base as Colsie Lange (3) of Washington applies a late tag on a pickoff attempt in the championship game of the Jerry Joyce Softball Tournament hosted by Seckman High School at the Arnold Athletic fields in Arnold on Saturday September 13, 2025. Paul Baillargeon, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Harper Brown (18) of Washsington delivers a pitch to Festus in the Jerry Joyce Softball Tournament hosted by Seckman High school at the Arnold Athletic fields in Arnold on Saturday September 13, 2025. Paul Baillargeon, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Livi Kearns (29) of Festus watches as her hit drops in the outfield and drives in a run against Washington in the championship game of the Jerry Joyce Softball Tournament hosted by Seckman High School at the Arnold Athletic fields on Saturday.
Macy Wieland (9) of Washington lays down the bunt against Festus in the championship game of the Jerry Joyce Softball Tournament hosted by Seckman High School at the Arnold Athletic fields in Arnold on Saturday September 13, 2025. Paul Baillargeon, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Carlie Isbell (16) of Festus holds the ball for the umpire to make his call against Washington in the championship game of the Jerry Joyce Softball Tournament hosted by Seckman High School at the Arnold Athletic fields in Arnold on Saturday September 13, 2025. Paul Baillargeon, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Washington first baseman Madisen Meyer (22) shows the umpire the ball after a low throw to get Carlie Isbell of Festus for the out in the Jerry Joyce Softball Tournament hosted by Seckman High school at the Arnold Athletic fields in Arnold on Saturday September 13, 2025. Paul Baillargeon, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Festus coach Jeff Montgomery makes a substitution during the inning against Washington in the championship game of the Jerry Joyce Softball Tournament hosted by Seckman High School at the Arnold Athletic fields in Arnold on Saturday September 13, 2025. Paul Baillargeon, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Washington coach Grant Young watches the action in the first inning against Festus in the championship game of the Jerry Joyce Softball Tournament hosted by Seckman High School at the Arnold Athletic fields in Arnold on Saturday September 13, 2025. Paul Baillargeon, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Ava Oberle (2) of Festus runs to first base as Madisen Meyer (22) of Washington stretches for the ball in the championship game of the Jerry Joyce Softball Tournament hosted by Seckman High School at the Arnold Athletic fields in Arnold on Saturday September 13, 2025. Paul Baillargeon, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Harper Brown (18) of Washington warms up before the game against Festus in the Jerry Joyce Softball Tournament hosted by Seckman High school at the Arnold Athletic fields in Arnold on Saturday September 13, 2025. Paul Baillargeon, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Olivia montgomery (4) of Festus calls for time after a pickoff throw to Madisen Meyer (22) of Washington at first base in the championship game of the Jerry Joyce Softball Tournament hosted by Seckman High School at the Arnold Athletic fields in Arnold on Saturday September 13, 2025. Paul Baillargeon, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Ava Oberle (2) of Festus delivers a warm up pitch before the championship game of the Jerry Joyce Softball Tournament hosted by Seckman High School at the Arnold Athletic fields in Arnold on Saturday September 13, 2025. Paul Baillargeon, Special to the Post-Dispatch
