2021 Softball NJCAA National Tournament

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Daily American Republic ~ Scott Borkgren

Three Rivers' Fayth Rakes, center, is introduced prior to Three Rivers' opening round game on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, during the NJCAA National Tournament in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers catcher Fayth Rakes catches a pitch against Yavapai during the NJCAA National Tournament on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
The Raiders meet between innings against Yavapai during the NJCAA National Tournament on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
The Three Rivers bench takes practice swings between innings against Yavapai during the NJCAA National Tournament on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers shortstop Molly Spangler fields a ground ball against Yavapai during the NJCAA National Tournament on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers' Lauren Joyner swings at a pitch against Yavapai during the NJCAA National Tournament on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers Anna Besand stands on second base during the sixth inning of a tie game against Yavapai during the NJCAA National Tournament on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers coach Jason Gwin, left, congratulates Fayth Rakes after her go-ahead single in the sixth inning against Yavapai during the NJCAA National Tournament on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers' Gracie Thomas hits a 2-run single against Yavapai during the NJCAA National Tournament on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers' Cayton Sloan hits an RBI single against Yavapai during the NJCAA National Tournament on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers' Jenny Morey scores against Yavapai during the NJCAA National Tournament on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers' Jenny Morey, right, heads back to the dugout after scoring against Yavapai during the NJCAA National Tournament on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers' Kindi Puckett delivers to home against Yavapai during the NJCAA National Tournament on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
The Three Rivers bench gets an elevated view of the Raiders' opening round game against Yavapai during the NJCAA National Tournament on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers shortstop Molly Spangler fields a ground ball as pitcher Kindi Puckett looks on during the Raiders' opening round game against Yavapai during the NJCAA National Tournament on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers' Anna Besand leads the dugout in a cheer against Yavapai during the NJCAA National Tournament on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers' Morgan Shockley cheers on the Raiders against Yavapai during the NJCAA National Tournament on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers' Zoe Bisby celebrates after defeating Yavapai during the NJCAA National Tournament on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers coach Jeff Null, center huddles with the Raiders after defeating Yavapai during the NJCAA National Tournament on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers' Fayth Rakes, left, tries to field a throw as Butler's Shayna Espy scores during the second round of the NJCAA National Tournament on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers' Makale Floyd delivers to home against Butler during the second round of the NJCAA National Tournament on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers' Blair Quarles throws to the infield against Butler during the second round of the NJCAA National Tournament on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
The Three Rivers bench watches the final at-bat of the game against Butler during the second round of the NJCAA National Tournament on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers' Blair Quarles gets her arm taped during the second round of the NJCAA National Tournament on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers' Morgan Shockley uses an umbrella to stay in the shade during the second round of the NJCAA National Tournament on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers' Kenlee McAuliffe takes video for her vlog during the second round of the NJCAA National Tournament on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers' Molly Spangler hits a double during the second round of the NJCAA National Tournament on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers' Jenny Morey slides across home plate during the second round of the NJCAA National Tournament on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers' Jenny Morey (32) and Molly Spangler celebrate after Spangler scores against Butler during the second round of the NJCAA National Tournament on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three rivers' Molly Spangler, right, and Jenny Morey celebrate after taking a 2-0 lead against Butler during the second round of the NJCAA National Tournament on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers' Molly Spangler, right, celebrates with Lauren Joyner (2) after Spangler scored to put the Raiders ahead 2-0 against Butler during the second round of the NJCAA National Tournament on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers' Lauren Joyner swings at a pitch during the second round of the NJCAA National Tournament on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers' Zoe Bisby, right, tries for a double play against Butler during the second round of the NJCAA National Tournament on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers' Zoe Bisby applies the tag against Butler during the second round of the NJCAA National Tournament on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers' Zoe Bisby steps on home plate after hitting a home run during the NJCAA National Tournament on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers' Zoe Bisby swings at a pitch against Chattanooga State during the NJCAA National Tournament on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers shortstop Molly Spangler throws to first base during the NJCAA National Tournament on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers' Emma Keen smiles during a job between innings during the NJCAA National Tournament on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers' Kyla Puckett holds up her glove with the ball after making the game-winning out against Chattanooga State during the NJCAA National Tournament on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers' Molly Spangler gets a piggy-back ride from Lauren Joyner during the NJCAA National Tournament on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers' Molly Spangler slides across home against Seminole State during the NJCAA National Tournament on Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers' left fielder Blair Quarles makes a catch at the fence against Seminole State during the NJCAA National Tournament on Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers' Blair Quarles fields a hit against Seminole State during the NJCAA National Tournament on Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers' Molly Spangler, left, tries to catch a foul ball against Seminole State during the NJCAA National Tournament on Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers' Kindi Puckett delivers to home against Seminole State during the NJCAA National Tournament on Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers pitching coach Summer Shockley, right, gives Blair Quarles a high-five during the NJCAA National Tournament on Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers' Kyla Puckett follows through on a swing during the NJCAA National Tournament on Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers' Blair Quarles gets a single in the bottom of the seventh inning against Seminole State during the NJCAA National Tournament on Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers' Blair Quarles gets a single in the bottom of the seventh inning against Seminole State during the NJCAA National Tournament on Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers' Jenny Morey reacts after Three Rivers loses to Seminole State with Morey in the on-deck circle during the NJCAA National Tournament on Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers breaks its postgame huddle after losing to Seminole State during the NJCAA National Tournament on Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers' Jenny Morey reacts after losing to Seminole State during the NJCAA National Tournament on Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)
Three Rivers players hug after losing to Seminole State during the NJCAA National Tournament on Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Yuma, Ariz. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren)