Friday, July 30, 2010 * Mattoon Jounal Gazette
A new Pride success story
ROCK HILL, S.C. - After years of success but no NSA championships for the Mattoon Pride, this year's 16-and-under Pride has changed that.
Three come-from-behind wins on Friday, capped by an 8-1 rout over the Schaumburg Sluggers, gave the Pride the National Softball Association World Series championship.
"We finally cracked the ice," Pride coach Wade Bradley said. "I'm very proud of the kids and very proud of the organization. It's a good achievement."
Previous Pride teams had four second places, two thirds and a fourth in NSA tournaments.
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