Messenger photos by Rick Palsgrove Fresh off winning a tournament in South Carolina in early April, the Groveport Madison High School varsity softball team continued its winning ways when it returned home as it sets out to defend last year’s OCC Capital championship. Pictured here, the Cruisers take the field for a game against Canal Winchester in Groveport on April 12. The Cruisers won the game, 13-2.Sara Gockenbach fires in a pitch.Cruiser shortstop Lanie White makes a running catch of a pop fly.Cruiser outfielder Carsyn Saunders smacks a hit.Cruiser Coach Chris Downing talks strategy with the team during a timeout.Cruiser third baseman Macie Sporleder stares intently at the batter.Cruiser Carsyn Saunders gets ready to score from third base.The Cruisers celebrate their 13-2 victory.
