Grass Lake's Leilah Smith (14) celebrates after scoring during a softball Division 3 state semifinal on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Secchia Stadium in East Lansing.

Bats finally come alive as Dover softball reaches state final for first time in 17 years Tone set early as Tornadoes reach first Final Four since 2008 Sam Blackburn The Times-Reporter 0:07 ...

There were several catchers in local softball in 2025 who didn’t need any advantages. They could simply see the ball and hit it hard, and often, farther, than anyone else.