Downers Grove 12U Rebels Win Championship

From the Downers Grove Rebels:

The Downers Grove REBELS completed a successful season in 2^nd place with a record of 14-5 in the Southwest Suburban Softball League 12u A Division. But the real fireworks occurred during the season ending double elimination tournament. The REBELS made it to the championship game against the 1^st place Lockport Prowl. The road leading to the finals was equally exciting with 2 come from behind victories against the Bolingbrook Fury and Naperville Diamonds to make it to the championship game.

Reaching the finals, Harley Tom’s REBELS needed 2 victories against the highly talented Lockport Prowl. In the opening game, Lockport jumped out to a 5 run lead after the 1^st inning. The REBELS “never say die” attitude rallied them back with 5 runs of their own in the top of the 2^nd inning and they never looked back. The REBELS finished the game with a score of 13-6. As one REBEL parent stated “It was a hitting party and everybody showed up.” That victory set the stage for a second championship game. The finale was just as dramatic with the REBELS scoring 2 runs in the top of the 7^th to break a 9-9 tie, thus ending the game in an 11-9 victory and the SWS 12U A Championship. Coach Tom’s pregame pep talk was extremely simple, “ Just go out and have fun.” And indeed, they did.

Congratulations girls on a job well done.