CONCORD – A.L. Brown softball player Lauren Ritchie is the first to admit that she’s had better seasons when it comes to her offensive productivity. But one swing of the bat in Wednesday’s matchup with Cox Mill helped the junior shortstop forget some of the struggles she’s endured this year.
SPC SOFTBALL: Ritchie’s slam boosts Wonders to semifinal win over Chargers (WITH PHOTO GALLERY)
1 of 61
A.L. Brown's Lauren Ritchie makes contact against Cox Mill.
During Wednesday softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Central Cabarrus had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Central Cabarrus won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Hannah Noblitt (3) makes a nice play.
During Wednesday softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Central Cabarrus had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Central Cabarrus won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Hannah Noblitt (3) makes a nice play.
During Wednesday softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Central Cabarrus had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Central Cabarrus won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Cox Mill makes a nice bunt.
During Wednesday softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Central Cabarrus had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Central Cabarrus won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Tali Hagler (10) brings the intensity.
During Wednesday softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Central Cabarrus had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Central Cabarrus won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Tali Hagler (10) brings the intensity.
During Wednesday softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Central Cabarrus had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Central Cabarrus won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Cox Mill pitcher has good form as she delivers the ball to the plate.
During Wednesday softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Central Cabarrus had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Central Cabarrus won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Madison Daniels (21) with the nice hit.
During Wednesday softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Central Cabarrus had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Central Cabarrus won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Lauren Ritchie (1) with the nice hit to right field.
During Wednesday baseball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Northwest Cabarrus had a neutral tournament game against Concord.Northwest won to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Jonathon Ackett (18) hammers this ball for a homer.
During Wednesday baseball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Northwest Cabarrus had a neutral tournament game against Concord.Northwest won to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Jonathon Ackett (18) hammers this ball for a homer.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Lauren Ritchie (1) makes a nice play from short stop.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Lauren Ritchie (1) makes a nice play from short stop.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Lindsay Wolford (25) runs down the line drive for the out.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Kaylyn Belfield (11) gets under the pop fly.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Kaylyn Belfield (11) gets under the pop fly.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Kaylyn Belfield (11) gets the ball to second base after the catch.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Lauren Waller (6) makes the long throw to first.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Madison Daniels (21) goes for the double play.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Madison Daniels (21) goes for the double play.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Kaylyn Belfield (11) has a busy night.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Kaylyn Belfield (11) has a busy night.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Cameron Shaffner (4) has a nice game for Cox Mill as she charges the ground ball.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Claudia Riddle (9) catches the line drive.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Claudia Riddle (9) catches the line drive.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Cameron Shaffner (4) chases down the pop fly.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Cox Mill gave Kannapolis all they could handle. Grace Hamilton (2) makes a nice play.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Cox Mill gave Kannapolis all they could handle. Grace Hamilton (2) makes a nice play.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Jordan Parkin (1) makes the throw to home plate
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Claudia Riddle (9) fires the ball to the infield.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Cameron Shaffner (4) scoops up the grounder.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Lindsay Wolford (25) is feeling it.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Team captains meet before the game.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Wonder players relaxing before the game.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. The Cox Mill bench getting fired up as they took a 6-2 lead in the third.
During Wednesday nightsoftball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls sotball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Claudia Riddle (9) gets tagged out trying to steal second.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Claudia Riddle (9) gets tagged out trying to steal second.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Laying down the bunt.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Going with the running hit.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Jordan Parkin (1) saving the ball from going to the fence.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Kaylyn Belfield (11) watching the ball go into right field.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Lauren Ritchie (1) watching the ball hit the bat.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Kaylee Yow (20) crushes the ball.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Kaylee Yow (20) ready for the pitch.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Grace Hamilton (2) makes a nice play at short stop.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Grace Hamilton (2) makes a nice play at short stop.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Lindsay Wolford (25) gets a nice hit.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Lindsay Wolford (25) gets a nice hit.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Cameron Shaffner (4) lays down a beautiful bunt to advance the runners in a big inning.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Cameron Shaffner (4) gets a nice hit.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Claudia Riddle (9) likes what she sees.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Cox Mill had plenty of offense for the Wonders but come up short.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Cox Mill had plenty of offense for the Wonders but come up short.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Cassidy Wall (3) slides under the tag and is safe.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Kaylyn Belfield (11) makes a nice catch.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Kaylee Yow (20) just misses the fast ball.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Kaylee Yow (20) just misses the fast ball.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. A L Brown makes a great come back for the win.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Madelynn Griffith (11) with the nice hit.
During Wednesday night-softball action at Central Cabarrus High school, Harrisburg, North Carolina, Kannapolis girls softball team had a neutral tournament game against Cox Mill. Brown won 10-9 to advance to the Championship game on Friday. Kelsey Mosshart (7) keeps her ey on the ball.
Editor’s note: This story is part of an Independent Tribune series titled "Senior Spotlight" on high school athletes who are currently missing…
