PG Softball Chesterfield Fall Showcase HS Division
Oct 17-18, 2026
Chesterfield First Community Athletic Complex
CHESTERFIELD, MO — It was a perfect weekend for softball, with 16 teams converging on the Chesterfield First Community Athletic Complex to compete in the High School Division. Teams from Illinois, Minnesota, and Iowa were there to battle it out, and there was only one undefeated team in the tournament: the Southeast Iowa All-Stars 16U Gold Flowerbach, who went a stellar 5-0 on the weekend. We were treated to some stellar performances all weekend and below we highlight some of the standout athletes who caught our eyes.
Lucy Turner (2027, Marion, IA) of the Cedar Rapids Reds was a truly dynamic two-way player this past weekend. Offensively, she batted .444 with 5 RBIs and an impressive 6 stolen bases, which led the tournament. She also scored 6 runs for her team and drew 3 walks. In the circle, Turner pitched 6 innings, striking out 7 batters while giving up 0 earned runs. She finished the weekend with a 1-0 record and an elite WHIP of 0.17.
Meah Oros (2030, Hartford, IL) of the Illinois Gators 16U was an offensive powerhouse over the weekend. She led the tournament with 10 hits, finishing the weekend with a .714 batting average. She tallied eight singles, one double, and a home run. She came in clutch multiple times for her team, driving in eight runs and scoring three times herself. Oros does a great job of staying behind the ball, showing a strong ability to go with the outside pitch to the opposite field.
Ava Kirchgatter (2028, Rogers, MN) of the 18U MN Force Impact Dailey had a fantastic weekend as a two-way player. At the plate, she finished the tournament with a .571 batting average, tallying eight hits with two doubles, a triple, and a home run. She scored eight times, which was a tournament-leading number, and added two RBIs, two stolen bases, and two walks on the weekend. In the circle, Kirchgatter also pitched eight innings for her team, tallying 12 strikeouts.
Quinn Tomkins (2029, Dubuque, IA) of the Cedar Rapids Reds was a truly consistent force for her team offensively. She finished the tournament with eight hits, batting .667. She tallied five singles, a double, a triple, and a home run, while driving in eight RBIs for her team. She also stole three bases, scored six times, and drew two walks. This right-handed hitter showed great strike zone awareness and barrel control in her at-bats, along with a great ability to drive the ball to all fields.
Marin Bast (2029, St. Michael, MN) of the 16U MN Force Impact Honeycutt was an impressive offensive force this past tournament. She finished the weekend batting .667, tallying eight hits, five of which were extra-base hits. She drove in four runs for her team and scored four times. This left-handed hitter has incredible hand-eye coordination, a loose upper body, and generates a great amount of barrel speed. She starts in an open stance and covers both sides of the plate really well; her barrel control and awareness are next-level, and overall she's a great specimen of pure athleticism and strength. Keep your eye on this athlete as she could compete at the next level both as a softball player and weightlifter.
Brylee Bach (2028, Ankeny, IA) of the Southeast Iowa All-Stars 16U Gold Feuerbach was an unstoppable offensive force for her team this past weekend. She led the tournament with an impressive .800 batting average, tallying eight hits, four of which were extra-base hits. She drove in two runs, scored seven times, and stole an impressive four bases on the weekend. This left-handed hitter uses a great combination of speed and pop to be an effective offensive tool. With her short game, she does a great job keeping the ball to the left side and staying inside the ball, but she also turns on the pitch really well for power. She has an athletic build, covers a lot of ground in the outfield, and her speed is a difference-maker on the basepaths.
Kierson Griffith (2029, Carbon Cliff, IL) of the Nebraska Gold 309 Griffith was an incredible offensive force this past tournament. She finished her tournament with eight hits, including one triple, showing off her speed. She drove in a run, scored four times, and stole two bases for the Nebraska Gold. Griffith is a true utility player with the ability to play all positions except for pitcher. This right-handed hitter has incredibly fast hands and the ability to drive the ball to all fields. She has a scrappy presence in the box and puts together feisty at-bats.
Eva Affeldt (2028, Roseville, MN) of the 18U MN Force Impact Dailey was one of the top table setters of the weekend. She finished the tournament batting .467 with seven hits, all being singles. Once she reached base, she created chaos, stealing five bases and scoring six times. She also came in clutch multiple times for the Minnesota Force Impact, driving in four runs. This lefty batter does a great job with contact-point awareness and the ability to put the ball on the ground to the opposite field to use her legs and speed. As an outfielder, she gets a great first step and covers a lot of ground.
Payton Harris (2028, Mediapolis, IA) of the Black Dragons 18U is a true utility player and athlete. She finished her weekend batting an impressive .636, driving four singles, a double, a triple, and a home run. She finished the tournament with four RBIs, scored six times, and stole two bases. This right-handed hitter is as dynamic as they come; she has an athletic stance and balanced approach, uses a strong backside drive to create next-level barrel whip, and possesses plus barrel speed and control. She is built strong and knows how to utilize her body to generate maximum power. In the circle, Harris hurled 8.2 innings, tallying seven strikeouts.
Ella Weaver (2028, Millstadt, IL) of the Illinois Gators 16U 2028 AK put on an offensive show last weekend. She finished her weekend batting .583 with a total of seven hits, including three doubles, and tallied three RBIs for her team. This left-handed hitter is athletic and starts in a balanced stance; she does a great job keeping her hands loose and whipping her barrel wherever the ball is pitched. She shows a great ability to drive the ball to all fields and adjust to pitch location quickly.
Ruby Routh (2030, New Market, MN) of the Minnesota Apex 16U National Headding/Costley was one of the top producers offensively for her team in this tournament. She finished batting .455 with two extra-base hits, including a home run, but the stat that seems to stand out the most is her ability to drive in runs—she tallied eight RBIs for her team. This right-handed hitter has a solid hand path to the ball, staying behind it rather than wrapping around it. She has a solid up-the-middle swing with power to the left-center field gap. Ruby is athletic and has the ability to play any position on the field aside from pitcher, and her athleticism was on full display this past weekend.
Emma Pinkston (2029, Mount Vernon, IL) of the Renegades had a phenomenal weekend as a two-way player. At the plate, she finished the tournament batting .600 with six hits, including a tournament-leading four doubles. She drove in three runs for her team and scored five times. This right-handed hitter and pitcher was effective on both sides of the ball, also finishing the weekend 2-0 in the circle by hurling 11 innings and striking out 17 batters. She is explosive off the mound, and at the plate, she shows a strong tendency to pull with incredibly fast hands to turn on the inside pitch.
Aubree Bunnell (2028, Donnellson, IA) of the Southeast Iowa Swarm was a major offensive anchor for her team this past tournament. She finished the tournament batting an impressive .667 with six hits, all singles. She drove in two runs, scored three times, walked twice, and showed off some speed with two stolen bases. This right-handed hitter has an athletic stance and gets to an early toe-touch. She has a nice hand path to the ball and did a great job driving it where it's pitched, showing the ability to drive the ball gap-to-gap and move well on the basepaths. Her front side stays firm, giving her the ability to sit back well on changeups or any offspeed pitches, and she showed great consistency in the box for her team.
Vivian Barriger (2030, Millstadt, IL) of the Gators Smith had an incredible weekend at the plate, batting .625 and tallying five hits—including a double and two home runs. She drove in three runs, stole five bases, scored seven times, and drew four walks. Her power was on full display; as a right-handed hitter with fast hands and the ability to turn well on the inside pitch, she uses her backside to fire hard against a firm front side, generating next-level barrel whip.
Other notable performances from the weekend…
Riley McGrew (2029, Flora, IL) of the Renegades had an incredible weekend at the plate, finishing with a .667 batting average. She tallied six hits—including two singles, two doubles, a triple, and a home run—while driving in two runs and scoring four times. She wrapped up the tournament with an elite 2.144 OPS.
Kennedy Rickey (2028, Worden, IL) of the Esprit Metro 16U finished with a 2-0 record in the circle, pitching five innings with four strikeouts and a 1.40 ERA.
Harper Shook (2029, Blue Grass, IA) of the Nebraska Gold 309 Griffith finished her weekend in the circle throwing 9.2 innings and striking out a tournament-leading 19 batters, while posting a stellar 0.72 ERA.
Alexa Intrieri (2029, Belleville, IL) of the IL Gators 15U Kunkel had a standout performance at the plate. She finished the tournament batting .667 with four singles, a triple, and a home run. She scored three times, drove in an RBI, and posted an elite 1.922 OPS.
Emmie Herder (2028, Lakeville, MN) of the Minnesota Apex 16U National Headding/Costley finished the tournament batting an impressive .556, tallying three singles, a double, and a home run. She drove in six runs, scored five times for her team, and drew two walks.
Lily Crosby (2027, Maple Grove, MN) of the 18U MN Force Impact Dailey. This University of Dubuque commit put together a solid performance in the circle, hurling 8.1 innings with 10 strikeouts and a 1.68 ERA. She finished with a tournament leading 3-0 record.
Haley Mowry (2030, Lakeville, MN) of the Minnesota Apex 16U National Headding/Costley was a force in the circle for her team this past weekend. She threw 10 innings, finishing with a 2-0 record and striking out a tournament-leading 19 batters.