Bartlett's Amanda Montabriand (left) and Phoenix Peth display their emotions after losing to Marist 5-1 Saturday during the Class 4A championship game. | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
Bartlett assistant coach Brad Hunt gives his kids Brady, 2, and Madison, 6, a hug and a kiss following Saturday's Class championship game at EastSide Centre in East Peoria. | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
Bartlett's Alex Morales watches Haley Richy's grand slam home run fly over the outfield fence during Marist's five-run fifth fith inning in Saturday's championship game. | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
Marist's Kristin Klutcharch picked up the victory in the circle for the RedHawks in the championship game against Bartlett. | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
Marist teammates welcome Haley Richy at home plate after she hit a grand slam in Saturday's Class 4A championship game against Bartlett. | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
Bartlett took second in state in the Class 4A Softball Tournament, falling 5-0 to Marist in Saturday's final after defeating defending champion Moline in Friday's semifinal. | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
When Bartlett’s Hawks think back on their wild run to a state Class 4A championship softball game, they’ll remember two five-run innings. They’ll remember one with a little more fondness. The one they’ll never forget came in Friday’s state semifinals when they came back from …
