ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Midwest Aftershock, a local travel softball team, is set to compete in “The Cup“, an international tournament held this year in the Netherlands. For many on the team, this event represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase their skills on a global stage.
The tournament is held annually in different locations, bringing together talented teams from around the world. Midwest Aftershock has been preparing for the pasta month and a half, adjusting their gameplay to meet the unique conditions of indoor play.
For many of the players, this tournament feels monumental. First and third-baseman Lizzy Davis shared her feelings about the pressure and excitement. “It’s definitely a little bit of pressure, but I’m super excited because I usually play very free, very loose and like, I like to have a lot of fun when I do it,” Davis said.
Josie Yakey, an outfielder, highlighted the uniqueness of this experience. “I just think it’s really cool. You get to learn everyone’s stories. It’s just really fun that we have such vast differences but we all get to set our mind on a one goal and that is to go play softball to the best of our abilities. And that’s just really cool,” Yakey explained…