Kelso Klassic

Kelso Fast Pitch coach Larry Eftink chats with his players during their softball game with Elkville, Ill. Fast Pitch Saturday at the Kelso Klassic in Kelso, Mo. Kelso won the losers bracket game 8-6. (Fred Lynch)

Jacob Ressel of Kelso, Mo. adds the final touch on a fence sign at the Kelso Klassic.

Bob Ressel of Kelso Fast Pitch delivers to an Elkville, Ill. batter Saturday at the Kelso Klassic.

Elkville's Chad Reams connects for a three-run homer against Kelso Fast Pitch Saturday at the Kelso Klassic.

Kelso's Dane Balsman, left, celebrates with coach Larry Eftink after hitting a triple in the sixth inning against Elkville Saturday at the Kelso Klassic.

Kelso's Clayton Eftink snags a long fly ball to centerfield by Elkville and threw to second base for a double play Saturday at the Kelso Klassic.

Kelso's Dane Balsman connects for a grand-slam homer that ended the game with Elkville Saturday at the Kelso Klassic.

Kelso's Dane Balsman, center, walks back to the dugout with teammate Eric Beardslee after hitting a grand-slam homer in the seventh inning to end the game against Elkville Saturday at the Kelso Klassic.

Lee's Sports batter Ryan Colle is brushed back with a close pitch by Teutopolis, Ill. KC Saturday at the Kelso Klassic.

Lee's Sports second baseman Derek Beninati leaps over a Teutopolis baserunner and throws to first base for a double play Saturday at the Kelso Klassic.

Lee's Sports pitcher John Kiselewski delivers to a Teutopolis KC batter Saturday at the Kelso Klassic.