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Jayettes make strong runner-up showing in spring tournament

May 4, 2025

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PGSA2 — The 12U Jayette softball tea includes, lying in front from left, Lauren Finn and Afton Meyers; kneeling from left, Kynlee Cochran and Ella Hardy; standing from left, Coach Mary Carlson, Sofia Carlson, Jadyn LeMaster, Coach Casey Finn, Paislee Broakaw, Harper Welch, Collins Brelsford, Haylee Hernandez, Coach Cherie Welch and Aidrhianna Lewis. Photo courtesy PGSA

Jayettes named MVPs in the CIS Gauntlet Tournament are, from left, Jadyn LeMaster, Afton Meyers and Lauren Finn. Photo courtesy CIS

ANKENY, Iowa — The 12-and-under Perry Jayette softball team took second place here Sunday in the Central Iowa Softball Gauntlet Tournament at the Park Ridge Complex.

Along with capturing the runner-up spot in the two-day tournament, three Jayettes were named Most Valuable Players: Lauren Finn, Jayden LeMaster and Afton Meyers.

Playing for the Jayettes are Collins Brelsford, Paislee Broakaw, Sofia Carlson, Kynlee Cochran, Lauren Finn, Ella Hardy, Haylee Hernandez, Aidrhianna Lewis, Jadyn LeMaster, Afton Meyers and Harper Welch. The Jayettes are coached by Mary Carlson, Casey Finn and Cherie Welch.