The Winnemucca Gold Rush 8u softball team placed second at the Nevada State Championship over the weekend of July 9-12 in Carson City. The successful season included playing in five tournaments and making it to the championship game in four of the five tournaments across northern Nevada and California. The team ended with an overall record of 17-14. During the state championship, the girls played seven games. The weekend started off slow with a 1-1 record in pool play and a loss in the first game of bracket play. With their backs against the wall, the girls fought back to win three straight games in the loser’s bracket to make it to the championship game. The season ended as they fell short to the Fernley Dynomites 4-1 in the championship game.
