We can't wait for this team to play varsity ball
Meet the Ada Purple team.
They are the 2017 Tri-County coach pitch softball champions.
The team won its first tournament game 12-7 vs. USV and won the title game against undefeated Buckland 11-10. The team's final record was 14-2 (10-2 regular season). Buckeye Hybird is the team sponsor.
Front row: Tess Griffith, Natilyn McClain, Belah Price, Jenna Bassitt, Ashley Hevlin, Alainee Buxton, Dailah Preston, Marley Bulerin, Karley Wagner, Aidra Preston, Claire Stuber, Head Coach Ann Bassit.
Back row: Coach Jeff Bassitt, Coach Assistant John McClain, Coach Assistant Arric Buxton.
Missing: Lilah Carter and Coach Joey Burlerin.
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Friday, October 23, 2026
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