OKLAHOMA CITY – Day three of the 2024 USA Softball All-American Games concluded on Sunday at OGE Stadium at Devon Park. Despite heavy rainfall overnight that resulted in 4 ½ inches of rain, making the back fields at Devon Park unplayable, the USA Softball Committee decided to have the top six seeded teams face off to determine the ultimate champion.
After extensive field preparation, the championship games began at 2 p.m. CT, featuring six teams: Region 5 Stars, Region 3 Stars, Region 10 Stripes, Region 5 Freedom, Region 7 Stripes, and Region 4 Stripes.
Here are the results from the day’s games:
- Region 5 Stars defeated Region 3 Stars 4-2 in the first game.
- In dramatic fashion, Region 10 Stripes edged Region 5 Freedom 3-2 with a walk-off sac fly in the 4 p.m. game.
- Region 5 Stars triumphed over Region 7 Stripes 7-1 in the 5 p.m. game, advancing to the championship. The Region 5 Stars scattered 9 hits, while their pitching and defense held the Region 7 Stripes to just 2 hits.
- Region 10 Stripes defeated Region 4 Stripes 5-3 in the 7 p.m. game, earning a spot in the finals.
The championship game at 8:45 p.m. featured Region 5 Stars against Region 10 Stripes. The Region 5 Stars emerged victorious with a 2-0 win, securing the championship. Ella McConnell went 2-for-3 at the plate, while Laney Driskill was 2-for-2 with a double and a run scored. On the mound, Reagan Christopherson delivered a stellar performance, pitching 6.0 innings, allowing no runs, and striking out 10 to secure the victory for Region 5.
Final Scores:
- Region 5 Stars 4, Region 3 Stars 2
- Region 10 Stripes 3, Region 5 Freedom 2
- Region 5 Stars 7, Region 7 Stripes 1
- Region 10 Stripes 5, Region 4 Stripes 3
- Region 5 Stars 2, Region 10 Stripes 0
Each athlete at the 2024 All-American Games was selected by their designated USA Softball Region to represent their area, with additional at-large bids given to regions with high registration. The event is considered one of the most prestigious for the age group, offering elite-level competition and opportunities for athletes to showcase their skills on a national stage.