In its second year of eligibility, the Oasis Academy softball team was perfect from Day 1. Behind the nucleus of their five seniors, including star pitcher Emily Payne, the Bighorns dominated the competition during the regular season and flexed their muscles more so this past weekend with a championship on the line.
The Oasis Academy softball team defeated Pahranagat Valley in a best-of-three series on Saturday for the Class 1A Invitational title and the school’s first team championship.
The Bighorns softball team celebrates after a strikeout to end the second game and give Oasis Academy the 1A title.
Oasis Academy senior and shortstop Kate Rios raises her hand in the air after her team won the first game against Pahranagat Valley on Saturday.
Oasis Academy junior Ellie Bird tosses the bat to Emily Payne during their 1A championship series Saturday.
Oasis Academy senior Emma Robinson connects with the pitch in Saturday’s 1A championship series.
Oasis Academy junior and catcher Kaitlyn Hert celebrates after the team breaks from a huddle after the team’s title win over Pahranagat Valley.
Oasis Academy coach Rachel Payne hugs her daughter, senior Emily Payne, after the Bighorns won the 1A title.
Oasis Academy senior Emily Payne pitched two complete games to lead the Bighorns to the 1A title over Pahranagat Valley.
Oasis Academy senior Callie Perez tags out a Pahranagat Valley runner before she reaches first base on Saturday.