Softball Star

By: Noelle Chung

‘’Chirp!’’ ‘’Chirp!’’ ‘’ Ava wake up!’’ yelled Ava’s mom. Today it was Ava’s first day of softball. She was going with her friend Emma. After Ava got ready, she ran down the stairs and dropped herself down on a chair. She ate her PB&J sandwich and grabbed her softball bag and walked out the door. ‘’ Have fun!’’ said Ava’s mom. Emma was waiting for her. They started to walk toward the field and when they got there, they were split into teams to practice. Sadly, Ava and Emma were on different teams. Ava’s team batted first. But Ava didn’t really know how to bat so she just tried her best. When it was Ava’s turn, the pitcher threw the ball, and Ava tried to hit the ball, but all she did was hit the ball backwards. After a lot more throwing, catching and batting, the practice was FINALLY over.

Ava and Emma waited quietly for their parents. When they both saw their parents, they ran to the car.’’How was practice Ava?’’ asked Ava’s mom. ‘’Hard!’ answered Ava. The rest of the drive was complete silence. After many practices, Ava’s got much better. Tomorrow was her team’s first game. Ava was nervous, but she felt ready. The moment she woke up in her comfy bed, she brushed her teeth and changed into her uniform. She rushed to eat her breakfast and ran with Emma to the game. First they warmed up by tossing balls with a partner. After that, they got ready for the game. Emma was really good at softball so the coaches picked Emma to be one of the catchers. A catcher is the player that stands behind the batter and tries to catch the ball that the pitcher throws. After many innings, it was tied up. Ava was batting next and on her third strike…….TINK!

Ava hit a bomb! Right after that moment, she knew what to do. She ran as hard as she could. The other team scrambled to get the ball. Ava jumped on first base…….then second….she heard her team cheer on for her. Finally, she passed third base as one of the players from the other team threw the ball narrowly to their catcher. The catcher caught the ball and tried to tag Ava. But Ava dodged the ball quickly, and she slid onto home plate!!! ‘’WOO!! GO AVA!’’ her team yelled!

Ava felt like she was flying. That was Ava’s highlight of the week.

Haikus by Neta Albek

Nights Are Also Days

Out there in the dark

In the twilight of the moon

There is still some light

Springtime!

Spring is coming soon

Underneath the sunlight’s warmth

Let those flowers bloom!

Water’s Wonderful Waves

Splashing through the sea

Listen to it splashing through You refresh our world!