Franklin Central pitcher Jennifer DeMotte (31) steps toward home plate with her windmill delivery as first baseman Chanda Bell (2) and third-sacker Leah Prewitt prepare for a possible play. Action comes at Pike on Monday, May 12, where the Flashes will come from behind for a 3-1 victory in earning a share of the 2008 Conference Indiana title. Photos by Mike Ayers.

 

At left, Franklin Central's Mandy Leming (3) stands on first base after earning a one-out walk in the top of the seventh inning to begin the Flashes' belated rally against Pike. At right, FC's Kayla Knight moves over to second base. It is her single that ignites what will become a 3-1 victory.

 

At right, Franklin Central and Pike players relax while the umpires discus an infield fly ruling in the top of the seventh inning. The umpires ultimately will reverse the call, favoring the Flashes in their come-from-behind rally that produces not only a victory but a share of the Conference Indiana championship.

 

At left, FC first baseman Chanda Bell (2) awaits an infield throw as Flashes' pitcher Jennifer DeMotte and third baseman Leah Prewitt watch the Pike runner advancing toward the bag.

   

At left, FC senior Leah Prewitt hustles down the base line as Pike's first baseman stretches for a throw from one of her infielders. At right, Leah's sophomore sister, Elenie Prewitt (11) grabs a pop up from her shortstop position.

 

Franklin Central catcher Megan Kimbrell (27) grabs hold of a pop-up in foul territory between home plate and the Pike dugout as the umpire watches to see if the ball is caught.