The Missouri Unknown, a local 18U girls fastpitch softball team, took second place in the AFA 16A/18B State Tournament held in Columbia, Mo. this past weekend. Pictured in the front row, from left, are catcher Hillory Haase of Gerald, shortstop Erika Combs of Waynesville, utilty Heather Stower of St. James, and center fielder Kimberly Ruth of Rolla. In the second row are assistant coach Steve Stower, third baseman/outfielder Nicci Wheeler of Hallsville, utility Lindsey Heimbaugh of Rolla, infielder Taylor Skelton of Rolla, pitcher Jamie Wheeler of Hallsville, pitcher/third baseman Shraea Patton of Crocker, coach George Ruth. Not pictured are second baseman Anni Villeme of Rolla, coach Todd McWilliams of Rolla, and assistant coach Fred Villeme of Rolla.


