Texas Lutheran University’s catcher Bailey Hudgeons waits at home plate with the ball to tag out Virginia Wesleyan’s Katelyn Biando during the third and final game of the NCAA Division 3 softball championship series on June 1, 2021.

(Photo by Mike Tripp/Special to Sideline Media)


Photographer’s Note: One of the things that amazed me with this series of photos is that somehow I was able to maintain a focus on the action despite the fact the Virginia Wesleyan Coach was primarily (and unknowingly) blocking my shot.