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Local All-Stars Prep for Western Nationals (video)
Arcadia Patch talks with Kiki Shuster of the Sierra Madre Girls Softball All-Star team.
With its trip to Spokane, Wash., just a few days away, the Sierra Madre Girls Softball All-Star team is preparing for their trip to the ASA 14-under “B” Fast Pitch West National Championship from Aug. 1-7.
The girls qualified after going 6-2 in the Southern California State Championships a week ago. In between that span, the program has been trying to raise over $20,000 to cover the team’s airfare, hotel, tournament costs, and food. Linda Sparks, the team manager, has held a number of fundraisers over the last few weeks raising $12,000 to help with all the costs.
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On Monday night during the team's practice at Heasley Field at , Arcadia Patch caught up with one of the local stars of the team, Kiki Shuster. Unfortunately, Shuster is recovering from a knee injury and won't be able to compete in next week's tournament, but she still discussed her time with the all-star squad and the upcoming tournament in Spokane.