Notre Dame Class 3 state softball tournament

Notre Dame's Ashton Elfrink lunges for the ball as Nevada's Mackenzie Pritchett approaches first during the sixth inning of a state semifinal game on Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. Pritchett was safe at first. Notre Dame lost 3-0. (Kristin Eberts)

Notre Dame's Katie Bond pitches during the sixth inning of a state semifinal game against Nevada on Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. Notre Dame lost 3-0. (Kristin Eberts)

Notre Dame's Summer Burger throws to first for an out during the fifth inning of a state semifinal game against Nevada on Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. Notre Dame lost 3-0. (Kristin Eberts)

Notre Dame catcher Savanna Ayers surveys the field after making a stop during the sixth inning of a state semifinal game against Nevada on Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. Notre Dame lost 3-0. (Kristin Eberts)

Notre Dame's Tiffany Wood, Summer Burger, Brianne Sanders and Katie Bond, from left, react to their 3-0 loss to Nevada during a state semifinal game on Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. (Kristin Eberts)

Notre Dame senior Courtney Reinagel gives the team a pep talk after their 3-0 loss to Nevada during a state semifinal game on Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. (Kristin Eberts)

Notre Dame's Jessica Menz turns for the tag as Nevada's Casey Barker safely reaches third during the sixth inning of a state semifinal game on Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. Notre Dame lost 3-0. (Kristin Eberts)

Notre Dame's Ashton Elfrink makes a catch during the fourth inning of a state semifinal game against Nevada on Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. Notre Dame lost 3-0. (Kristin Eberts)

Notre Dame's Summer Burger makes the catch as Nevada's Olivia Culbertson hustles back to second during the fourth inning of a state semifinal game on Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. Culbertson was safe at second. Notre Dame lost 3-0. (Kristin Eberts)

Notre Dame's Jessica Menz fields a grounder during the fifth inning of a state semifinal game against Nevada on Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. Notre Dame lost 3-0. (Kristin Eberts)

Notre Dame's Katie Bond scoops up a grounder during the third inning of a state semifinal game against Nevada on Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. Notre Dame lost 3-0. (Kristin Eberts)

A pop fly passes just out of reach for Notre Dame's Courtney Reinagel during the fourth inning of a state semifinal game against Nevada on Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. Notre Dame lost 3-0. (Kristin Eberts)

Notre Dame's Brianne Sanders attempts a bunt during the sixth inning of a state semifinal game against Nevada on Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. Notre Dame lost 3-0. (Kristin Eberts)

Notre Dame's Sadie Schaefer attempts a bunt during the third inning of a state semifinal game against Nevada on Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. Notre Dame lost 3-0. (Kristin Eberts)

Notre Dame fans cheer during the fourth inning of a state semifinal game against Nevada on Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. Notre Dame lost 3-0. (Kristin Eberts)

Notre Dame's Summer Burger leaps for the ball as Kirksville's Haley Phillips steals second during the seventh inning of a Class 3 state softball third place game on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. Notre Dame lost 2-1, placing fourth in the state. (Kristin Eberts)

Notre Dame players prepare for the first inning of a Class 3 state softball third place game against Kirksville on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. Notre Dame lost 2-1, placing fourth in the state. (Kristin Eberts)

Kirksville's Karissa Magruder gets out Notre Dame's Sadie Schaefer at first during the seventh inning of a Class 3 state softball third place game against Kirksville on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. Notre Dame lost 2-1, placing fourth in the state. (Kristin Eberts)

Notre Dame's Hali Rendleman makes a catch during the fifth inning of a Class 3 state softball third place game against Kirksville on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. Notre Dame lost 2-1, placing fourth in the state. (Kristin Eberts)

Notre Dame's Brandi Glastetter makes it safely to third as Kirksville's Carrie Hudson fumbles the ball during the fourth inning of a Class 3 state softball third place game on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. Notre Dame lost 2-1, placing fourth in the state. (Kristin Eberts)

Notre Dame players prepare for the first inning of a Class 3 state softball third place game against Kirksville on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. Notre Dame lost 2-1, placing fourth in the state. (Kristin Eberts)

Kirksville's Kelsey Jacques gets out Notre Dame's Ashton Elfrink during the third inning of a Class 3 state softball third place game on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. Notre Dame lost 2-1, placing fourth in the state. (Kristin Eberts)

Notre Dame's Savanna Ayers gets out Kirksville's Haley Phillips at home plate during the seventh inning of a Class 3 state softball third place game on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. Notre Dame lost 2-1, placing fourth in the state. (Kristin Eberts)

Notre Dame players react to a 2-1 loss to Kirksville during a Class 3 state softball third place game on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. (Kristin Eberts)

Notre Dame's Summer Burger gets in position for the tag as Kirksville's Katie Potter begins her slide during the third inning of a Class 3 state softball third place game against Kirksville on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. Potter was called safe on the play. Notre Dame lost 2-1, placing fourth in the state. (Kristin Eberts)

Notre Dame's Brianne Sanders fields a ball during the second inning of a Class 3 state softball third place game against Kirksville on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. Notre Dame lost 2-1, placing fourth in the state. (Kristin Eberts)

Notre Dame senior Courtney Reinagel accepts the team's fourth place trophy after a 2-1 loss to Kirksville during a Class 3 state softball third place game on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. (Kristin Eberts)

From left, Notre Dame's Jessica Menz, Molly Johns, and Veronica Moore comfort Courtney Reinagel after a 2-1 loss to Kirksville during the Class 3 state softball third place game against Kirksville on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. (Kristin Eberts)

Notre Dame's Courtney Reinagel makes a catch during the second inning of a Class 3 state softball third place game against Kirksville on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. Notre Dame lost 2-1, placing fourth in the state. (Kristin Eberts)

Notre Dame starters are introduced before the first inning of a Class 3 state softball third place game against Kirksville on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. Notre Dame lost 2-1, placing fourth in the state. (Kristin Eberts)

Notre Dame head coach Jeff Graviett fist bumps Brandi Glastetter during the fourth inning of a Class 3 state softball third place game against Kirksville on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. Notre Dame lost 2-1, placing fourth in the state. (Kristin Eberts)

Notre Dame's Ashton Elfrink gets out Kirksville's Haley Phillips at second during the sixth inning of a Class 3 state softball third place game on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. Notre Dame lost 2-1, placing fourth in the state. (Kristin Eberts)

Notre Dame's Hali Rendleman bunts during the fourth inning of a Class 3 state softball third place game against Kirksville on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. Notre Dame lost 2-1, placing fourth in the state. (Kristin Eberts)

Notre Dame's Jessica Menz, left, high fives Ashton Elfrink and Summer Burger, right, after the end of a Class 3 state softball third place game against Kirksville on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. Notre Dame lost 2-1, placing fourth in the state. (Kristin Eberts)

Notre Dame's Hali Rendleman, right, congratulates Courtney Reinagel on a catch during the second inning of a Class 3 state softball third place game against Kirksville on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. Notre Dame lost 2-1, placing fourth in the state. (Kristin Eberts)

Notre Dame fans cheer during the seventh inning of a Class 3 state softball third place game against Kirksville on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. Notre Dame lost 2-1, placing fourth in the state. (Kristin Eberts)

Notre Dame players warm up before the start of a Class 3 state softball third place game against Kirksville on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. Notre Dame lost 2-1, placing fourth in the state. (Kristin Eberts)

Notre Dame's Summer Burger and Kirksville's Katie Potter collide at second during the third inning of a Class 3 state softball third place game on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. Potter was called safe on the play. Notre Dame lost 2-1, placing fourth in the state. (Kristin Eberts)

Notre Dame's Sadie Schaefer hits the ball during the seventh inning of a Class 3 state softball third place game against Kirksville on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. Notre Dame lost 2-1, placing fourth in the state. (Kristin Eberts)

Notre Dame's Ashton Elfrink, right, hugs Tiffany Wood after she scored a run during the sixth inning of a Class 3 state softball third place game against Kirksville on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. Notre Dame lost 2-1, placing fourth in the state. (Kristin Eberts)

Notre Dame's Summer Burger makes contact during the fifth inning of a Class 3 state softball third place game against Kirksville on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. Notre Dame lost 2-1, placing fourth in the state. (Kristin Eberts)

Notre Dame's Katie Bond pitches during the fourth inning of a Class 3 state softball third place game against Kirksville on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. Notre Dame lost 2-1, placing fourth in the state. (Kristin Eberts)