Two members of the Jackfield youth softball program were chosen to be participants in the Minnesota Softball Selects program in Andover. The Jackfield programs consists of girls from Jackson County Central.
Julia Bidne and Jess Dvorak took part in the 14-under portion of the three-day event, which drew 904 players across the four age groups. There were 29 10U teams, 26 12U teams, 16 14U teams and six high school teams.
Ashley Nagel, who was the 14U Jackfield coach this summer, nominated Jess and Julia.
The Selects program recognizes hard work and leadership on every community team in the state. Each coach can nominate two players for this event.
Julia and Jess played on 14U Team 7 Blue, which was coached by Dave Marquardt of Moorhead.
Each team played three games. Jess and Julia’s team was 1-2.
Each player also had FLEXX evaluations (running speed, overhand throwing speed, batted ball exit speed).