The Flame 12U fastpitch team, featuring four Mercer Island students, recently took first place in the silver championship bracket during the ASA Sudden Impact tournament.

The tournament was held in Parkland, Wash. against some of the top teams from Washington and Canada. The Flame beat the Seattle Spice team in the semifinals 11-6 and beat the Washington Patriots 11-2 in the finals.

The team includes Angelina Barokas, Emily Rowe, Hannah Kelley and Natalie Wilson from Mercer Island. The team is coached by Taia Walters, Caitlyn Paus and Liz Pearse.