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SOFTBALL: Oregon Fury 16U team headed to nationals

Local players Julie Postma and Ryanne Huffman grace roster

Itemizer-Observer staff

July 25, 2012

INDEPENDENCE -- The Independence-based 16-and-under Oregon Fury softball team recently qualified for the upcoming Amateur Softball Association/USA Softball 16U National Championships, scheduled Sunday through Aug. 5 in Montgomery, Ala.

Ryanne Huffman

Ryanne Huffman


Julie Postma

Julie Postma

   The Fury, coached by Central High varsity softball coach Amber McLean, claimed their spot in the national field by snagging a top-four finish at a national qualifying tournament in Spokane, Wash., on June 23. The team then captured a runner-up finish in the Oregon ASA 16A State Tournament in Beaverton July 13-15.

Dallas High senior pitcher Julie Postma and Central sophomore utility player Ryanne Huffman are the lone Polk County residents on the squad.