Six members of the Albert Lea softball team were recognized by the Big Nine Conference on June 1 during the team’s banquet at Albert Lea High School. From left are Megan Kortan, All-Conference honorable mention; Haley Harms, All-Conference; Taylor Thompson, All-Conference honorable mention; Kassi Hardies, All-Conference; and Allison Grandstrand, All-Conference honorable mention. The Tigers (9-12, 4-7 Big Nine) won a postseason game for the third consecutive year. — Provided
Three Albert Lea softball players were recognized by the Minnesota State High School Fastpitch Coaches Association as Academic All-State selections on June 1 at the team’s banquet at Albert Lea High School. From left are Haley Harms, Kassi Hardies and Megan Kortan. — Provided
The Albert Lea softball team presented team awards on June 1 at a banquet at Albert Lea High School. Megan Kortan, left, won the defensive award, and Kassi Hardies won the offensive award. — Provided
Taylor Thompson of the Albert Lea softball team was recognized by the Minnesota State High School Fastpitch Coaches Association as an All-Section 2AA selection June 1 during the team’s banquet at Albert Lea High School. — Provided
The Albert Lea softball team presented awards for its JV team on June 1 during a banquet at Albert Lea High School. Kathryn Flaherty, left, won the defensive award, and Jenna Seavey won the offensive award. — Provided
The Albert Lea softball team presented awards for its C-Squad team on June 1 during a banquet at Albert Lea High School. Lexus Saltou, pictured, won the offensive award, and Mia Fjelsta won the defensive award. — Provided