The sun was out in full force, however, it was the players on the diamond that shined the brighest this weekend. Some terrific pitching, great hitting, and sensational catching was a theme throughout the End of the Season tournament. Thank you to all the volunteers in Mt Orab and CNE on a successful and fun week despite the heat. Also, thank you for all the volunteer coaches, reps, concession workers, and field crews that do so much throughout the season to let these girls play the sport that they love. Good luck to all the 14U girls as they enter and compete on the high school level next season. As for the rest, there will be Fall Ball information sent out over the next couple of weeks. Fall ball is a more relaxed atmosphere, and a great way to get some extra swings to prepare for next spring.

All-Star Saturday will be hosted by Bethel Diamond Sports on Saturday, June 29th. This should be a fun event to watch. The event starts with the 6U All-Stars at 10am.

2024 End of Season Results

14U Champion: Batavia    14U Runner-up: CNE

12U Champion: Lynchburg     12U Runner-up: CNE

10U Champion: Williamsburg     10U Runner-up: Georgetown

9U Champion: Williamsburg     9U Runner-up: Fayetteville

8U Champion: Fayetteville    8U Runner-up: Lynchburg

7U Champion: New Richmond     7U Runner-up: WT

6U Champion: Felicity     6U Runner-up: WT

5U - THE STARS OF TOMORROW

End of Season Tournament

We are just a few weeks away from the End of Season tournament.  This year's EOS tournament will be hosted by CNE and Mt Orab. CNE will host 6U, 7U, 10U and 12U starting on Thursday, June 20th.  Mt Orab will also start on Thursday, June 20th and will host 5U, 8U, 9U, and 14U.

The EOS tournament will be a double elimination tournament with teams seeded based on standings as of Wednesday, June 12th at 10pm (Regular Season Games can still be played up to June 16th).

SOSLI should have the brackets posted by midnight on Sunday June 16th. There will be rings awarded for 1st and 2nd places in each division. Cut off date to opt-out of the EOS tournament is Wednesday, June 12th. Please let your district rep know if you will not be participating.

All-Star Game

The Third Annual SOSLI All Star Game to be hosted by BETHEL DIAMOND SPORTS at the Bethel Ball Fields on June 29th.  Each team will select two members to play in the All-Star Game.  SOSLI Board will help select any additional players needed to fill rosters. Deadline for submitting individual game All-Star selections is June 16th. If the winning coach has not put the game selections into the comments within 48 hours, the losing coach can enter the information. A reminder: number and name of player makes it easier to tabulate the votes.

After a week of rain, snow, and tornadoes, Mother Nature finally brought out the sunshine over New Richmond and Fayetteville ballparks. It was a beautiful weekend for pre-season tournaments. SOSLI would like to thank all the volunteers, umpires, and coaches for the opportunity for these girls to showcase their softball talents. Below are the results from the pre-season tournament with pictures (to be added). Good luck to all teams the rest of the season. (12U Championship pictured above).

6U First Place: Georgetown

6U Second Place: Bethel

7U First Place: New Richmond

7U Second Place: WT

8U First Place: Fayetteville

8U Second Place: Whiteoak

9U First Place: Williamsburg

9U Second Place: New Richmond

10U First Place: WT

10U Second Place: Fayetteville

12U First Place: Lynchburg

12U Second Place:Blanchester 

With the deepest sadness, we inform you of the passing of the very best third baseman to ever play the game of softball. Aralyn Jade Slack went home to Heaven following a fierce and determined battle with DIPG. She has chosen to donate her healthy organs to children in need and her brain to science to study her tumor and results of her various treatments. The earth is teaming with beauty and fun because of the footprints she has left on those diamonds in Lynchburg and in all walks of her beautiful and far too short life. Our districts may be separate but we are one family and together we mourn, no matter the color of our jerseys. The solidarity is unmatched in a such a time of intense grief and love. The love of the game of softball brought Aralyn into this league, same as every one of us, and as a united front we stand for her and everyone who grieves.

Please be familiar with "Guidelines for lightning safety" found on page 118 in your rule book. Any postponed game should be rescheduled between the coaches and/or district reps, and scores reported on the original game date.

UMPIRE FACEBOOK PAGE: Are you an umpire looking to get more games?  Please checkout the SOSLI UMPIRE ASSIGNMENT FACEBOOK PAGE where District Reps and Coaches post their umpiring needs. You can also post your available days to umpire each week for the District Reps to see.