Coul-Oak Softball

08/09/2026

🏆🥎 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!!! 🥎🏆

I’m beyond proud to announce your 2026 Junior League Softball World Series Champions — SOUTHEAST! 🎉💪

These girls fought, battled, believed, and left it all on the field. After an incredible tournament run, they defeated the West 6–4 to bring home the championship! 🏆🥎

What an amazing journey for these young athletes! Their hard work, determination, teamwork, and perseverance have truly paid off.

CONGRATULATIONS, SOUTHEAST! ❤️💙
You are WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS! 🌎🏆

So incredibly proud of every single one of you! 🎉🥎👏

08/07/2026

🏆 FINAL | TEAM SOUTHEAST 15, CANADA 5 🥎💛🖤

💥 SURVIVE. RESPOND. DOMINATE. 💥

Championship teams answer adversity…and that’s exactly what Team Southeast did Thursday afternoon.

After falling behind 4-1 early, Team Southeast never flinched. Instead, they responded with relentless offense, outstanding pitching, and a massive 9-run fifth inning to roll past Canada 15-5 and advance to the Junior League Softball World Series Semifinals!

The turning point came in the fifth inning, when Team Southeast erupted for nine runs to seize control of the game.

Abby Black, who continues to swing one of the hottest bats in the tournament, ignited the comeback with a clutch RBI single. Kylie Turner followed with a huge game-tying RBI double to knot the game at 5-5, flipping all the momentum to Team Southeast.

Rhylann Langley, Tiziana Guzman, Lindley Knutson, and Everlee Junker kept the rally rolling with clutch extra-base hits and run-scoring knocks, turning a three-run deficit into a commanding lead in one unforgettable inning.

This team continues to prove why they earned the No. 1 seed…and they’re not done yet.

⛽️ ALL GAS. NO BRAKES. 💨

⭐ Game Highlights

💪 Addison Lowder once again showed why she’s been the heartbeat of Team Southeast throughout this World Series. After battling through Canada’s early rally, Addison settled in and kept Southeast within striking distance before handing the ball to Tiziana Guzman, who was outstanding in relief. Tiziana fired 1⅓ scoreless innings, allowing just one hit while striking out two, helping preserve the lead during Southeast’s explosive comeback. Addison then returned to the circle to record the final out and put the finishing touches on another huge Team Southeast victory. At the plate, Addison also went 3-for-4 with a double and 2 RBI, continuing her MVP-caliber tournament.

👊🏽 Tiziana Guzman did it all once again, collecting 2 hits, 2 RBI, stealing home to ignite the comeback, and delivering clutch relief pitching when Team Southeast needed it most before Addison returned to close out the win.

🔥 Rhylann Langley stayed red hot, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, 2 runs scored, and an RBI, while Tiziana Guzman added 2 hits, 2 RBI, and even stole home to spark the comeback before closing the door with 1⅓ scoreless innings in relief.

💥 Everlee Junker delivered one of the biggest swings of the game with a 3-RBI double during Southeast’s explosive fifth inning, while Lindley Knutson also drove in 3 runs with a clutch two-hit performance.

👏 Abby Black collected two more hits and an RBI, while Avah Steffman chipped in another hit and RBI. Kylie Turner added an RBI double, and Lynzie Murillo and Braelene Kirby kept the pressure on all game by drawing two walks each.

📊 WORLD SERIES THROUGH FIVE GAMES

🏆 5-0 Record
🥇 Pool A Champions
🎟️ Advancing to the Semifinals
🥎 74 Runs Scored
🥎 68 Hits
📈 .469 Team Batting Average
💥 14 Doubles • 3 Triples • 2 Home Runs
🔥 16-hit performance against Canada

⭐ Tournament Leaders

🥎 Addison Lowder continues to anchor Team Southeast on both sides of the ball with 8 hits, 6 RBI, 3 extra-base hits, multiple wins in the circle, and a tournament-defining pitching performance throughout pool play.

🔥 Rhylann Langley now has 7 hits, 9 RBI, three doubles, a triple, and a home run.

💥 Tiziana Guzman has collected 7 hits, including four doubles, while remaining tied for the team lead with 9 RBI.

⚡ Lynzie Murillo has 7 hits, including a home run, while Abby Black has raised her tournament average to .600 with 6 hits.

👏 Braelene Kirby continues to lead the team with a remarkable .667 batting average, while every player in the lineup has made meaningful contributions during this incredible World Series run.

This group continues to represent Mallard Creek Optimist Club, CoulOak District 3, North Carolina and the Southeast Region with heart, toughness and unbelievable teamwork.

Every game seems to feature a different hero, and that’s what makes this team so special.

⏭️ NEXT UP… ONE STEP FROM THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME!

🏆 Junior League Softball World Series Semifinal

🥎 Pool A No. 1 Seed Team Southeast (Mallard Creek)
🆚 Winner of Central (Michigan) vs. East (Pennsylvania)

📺 Watch LIVE on the ESPN+ App
🕖 Friday | 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT

Let’s keep packing the comments with encouragement and show these girls we’re behind them every step of the way! 📣🥎

💚🖤 ALL GAS. NO BRAKES. 💛🖤

💪🏽💛🖤🦆🥎🔥🔥🔥

08/06/2026

💥 PERFECT THROUGH POOL PLAY! 💥

TEAM SOUTHEAST 10, CENTRAL (MICHIGAN) 0

4-0. Pool A Champions. No. 1 Seed.

Team Southeast (Mallard Creek /CoulOak Softball) completed a perfect run through Opening Round pool play with a punctuation 10-0 victory over Central Region Champion Michigan!

With the win, Southeast finishes atop Pool A and heads into bracket play as the No. 1 seed with all the momentum in the world! 🌎🏆

This team continues to prove that every player, every inning, and every game is fueled by one mindset…

ALL GAS. NO BRAKES.

⭐ Game Highlights

💪 Addison Lowder continued her dominant Junior League World Series, once again shutting down one of the tournament’s top teams in the circle. After throwing a complete-game shutout against Puerto Rico on Tuesday, Addison came right back and helped lead another 10-0 victory over Michigan. Through the first four games, she’s thrown 18 consecutive scoreless innings, piled up 27 strikeouts, contributed 5 hits (two triples) and 4 RBI at the plate. 👏

🔥 Rhylann Langley continued her incredible World Series, driving in 2 runs with a double, while reaching base twice ON HER 14TH BIRTHDAY!!! 🎂🎉🥳🎊

💥 Tiziana Guzman stayed hot with 2 more hits, while Lynzie Murillo, Sawyer Buff, Lindley Knutson, Avah Steffman, Addison Lowder, and Braelene Kirby all added hits as Southeast collected 9 hits.

👏 The offense stayed patient, drawing 10 walks, while Braelene Kirby, Kylie Turner, Dania Monroe, Sawyer Buff, and Lynzie Murillo each drove in runs.

⚡ Everlee Junker scored twice and reached base three times, while the defense once again played outstanding softball and kept the pressure on every inning.

🎤 A special shoutout to Avah Steffman. Before the first pitch was thrown, Avah proudly represented Team Southeast and gave everyone goosebumps with a beautiful performance of the National Anthem. What an incredible way to honor our country and represent Mallard Creek with poise, confidence, and class on the World Series stage! 🇺🇸

📊 WORLD SERIES THROUGH FOUR GAMES

🏆 4-0 Record
🥎 Pool A Champions
🥇 Pool A No. 1 Seed
⚾ 59 Runs Scored
⚾ 52 Hits
🛡️ Only 12 Runs Allowed
📈 .456 Team Batting Average
💥 .563 Team On-Base Percentage
⚡ 48 RBI
💣 39 Singles • 8 Doubles • 3 Triples • 2 Home Runs

🔥 Tournament Team Leaders

🥎 Braelene Kirby is hitting a blistering .750 to lead the team with 6 hits.

💥 Kylie Turner, Rhylann Langley and Tiziana Guzman are tied for the team lead with 7 RBI apiece.

⚡ Lynzie Murillo is batting .545 with a team-leading 6 hits, 5 RBI, and a home run.

🔥 Abby Black is batting .571 with 5 RBI

What makes this team so special isn’t just the numbers - it’s the way every player continues to contribute.

Through four games, the lineup has produced clutch hits from top to bottom, the pitching has been outstanding, and the defense continues to make big plays when it matters most.

Mallard Creek / CoulOak isn’t just representing North Carolina…these young ladies are proudly representing District 3, North Carolina, and the entire Southeast Region on the world stage, and we couldn’t be prouder! 💚🌎

⏭️ NEXT UP… WIN OR GO HOME!

💛🖤 Southeast (4-0) 🆚
🇨🇦 Canada (1-3)

🏆 Junior League Softball World Series First Round of Bracket Play

📺 Watch LIVE on the ESPN+ or Disney+
🕓 Thursday | 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT

Every game from here on out is one step closer to a World Series championship.

Let’s fill the comments with encouragement and show these girls we’re all behind them! 📣🥎

And let’s wish our leadoff hitter Rhylann “Rhy-Dawg Langley” a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! 🎂🎁🎊🎉🎈

💚🖤⛽️ALL GAS. NO BRAKES. 💨💛🖤

08/05/2026

Southeast moves to 3-0 with a 8-0 victory over Latin America!

Full recap below.

Be sure to tune in to the last pool play game for Southeast against Central (Michigan) tomorrow at 1:00/4:00et.

TEAM SOUTHEAST SHUTS OUT LATIN AMERICA 8-0!

💥 3-0. THREE WINS. THREE STATEMENTS. 💥

Team Southeast continued its impressive run at the Junior League Softball World Series this afternoon, improving to 3-0 with an 8-0 shutout over previously unbeaten Latin America (Puerto Rico)! 🇵🇷

With another complete team effort, Southeast has now outscored its opponents 49-12 through three games and heads into Wednesday as the only unbeaten team in Pool A!

⭐ Player Highlights:

💪🏽 Addison Lowder was simply sensational in the circle, tossing a complete-game shutout while allowing just 4 hits and keeping one of the tournament’s top offenses off the scoreboard. Through her first two starts, Addison has now thrown 12 scoreless innings with 14 strikeouts, cementing herself as one of the tournament’s top pitchers.

💥 Rhylann Langley wasted no time, launching a first-inning home run to put Southeast on the board before finishing with an RBI. Rhylann now has 7 RBI during the World Series.

🔥 The bats stayed hot as Everlee Junker, Braelene Kirby, Lynzie Murillo, and Sawyer Buff each collected two hits, helping Southeast pound out 12 hits as a team.

⚡ Abby Black hammered an RBI double and continues her outstanding tournament, while Lynzie Murillo, Everlee Junker, and Rhylann Langley also drove in runs.

👏 Contributions came from throughout the lineup once again as Avah Steffman added a hit, Lowder chipped in another base knock, and every inning brought another player stepping up when her team needed it.

📊 WORLD SERIES THROUGH THREE GAMES
🥎 3-0 Record
🥎 49 Runs Scored
🥎 43 Hits
🛡️ 12 Runs Allowed
💪 10 Consecutive Scoreless Innings by Addison Lowder
🔥 7 RBI – Tiziana Guzman
🔥 7 RBI – Rhylann Langley
🔥 6 RBI – Kylie Turner
🔥 5 RBI – Addison Lowder
🔥 5 RBI – Abby Black
💥 Every player in the lineup has contributed during the tournament!

This team continues to represent Mallard Creek, CoulOak, District 3, North Carolina and the Southeast Region with grit, confidence, and incredible teamwork.

No matter who gets the spotlight, someone new steps up every game - and that’s what makes this group so special. We couldn’t be more proud! 💚🖤💛🖤

⏭️ NEXT UP… ANOTHER BIG TEST!

🏆 Team Southeast (Mallard Creek) returns to the field Wednesday against Central Region Champion Michigan (1-1) with a chance to finish pool play unbeaten and continue building momentum toward Championship Weekend!

📺 Watch LIVE on the ESPN+ App
🕓 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT

Let’s keep filling the comments with support for these amazing young ladies as they continue chasing a Junior League Softball World Series championship! 📣🥎

PS - El Presidenté has arrived! 👀✈️🧳💪🏽💪🏽

💪🏽💛🖤🦆🥎🔥🔥🔥

💚🖤 ⛽️ALL GAS. NO BRAKES. 💨🖤💛

08/04/2026

FINAL SCORE:
TEAM SOUTHEAST 18, WASHINGTON D9 (KIRKLAND) 4

💥 Two games. Two statement wins. 💥

Team Southeast is off to a 2-0 start at the Junior League Softball World Series after another impressive performance, defeating Washington District 9 18-4 on Monday in Kirkland!

After two games, these girls have scored an incredible 41 runs on 31 hits, proving that every spot in the lineup is a threat.

⭐ Player Highlights

🔥 Kylie Turner stayed red hot, going a perfect 3-for-3 with a double and 3 RBI, while making 10 defensive plays behind the plate. Through two games, Kylie is batting .800 and has driven in 6 runs.

💪 Addison Lowder was simply dominant. She fired 3 scoreless innings, allowing just one hit while striking out 8. She also ripped two triples and drove in 3 runs, giving her 5 RBI through the first two games.

⚡ Abby Black continued her hot streak with 3 hits and 2 RBI, while Rhylann Langley collected 2 hits, including a big triple, and finished with 3 RBI. Rhylann now has 6 RBI in the JLSWS.

💥 Tiziana Guzman blasted another clutch double to finish with 2 RBI, giving her a team-leading 7 RBI through two games.

👏 The offense kept coming from every direction as Avah Steffman and Dania Monroe each recorded multi-hit games, while Lindley Knutson, Everlee Junker, and Braelene Kirby all added hits.

🙌 Sawyer Buff and Lindley Knutson each drove in two runs, and Lynzie Murillo continued to create havoc on the bases, scoring twice after her spectacular 3-for-3, home run performance in Sunday’s opener.

📊 By the Numbers
🥎18 Runs
🥎18 Hits
🥎8 Strikeouts – Addison Lowder
🥎3 Hits – Kylie Turner
🥎3 Hits – Abby Black
🥎2 Hits – Rhylann Langley
🥎2 Hits – Avah Steffman
🥎2 Hits – Dania Monroe
🥎3 RBI – Addison Lowder, Kylie Turner & Rhylann Langley

📊 WORLD SERIES THROUGH TWO GAMES
🥎2-0 Record
🥎41 Runs Scored
🥎31 Hits
🥎13 Team RBI from Turner, Langley, Guzman & Lowder
🥎Every player has contributed offensively during the tournament

These girls continue to represent Mallard Creek, CoulOak, District 3, North Carolina and the Southeast Region with heart, grit and a team-first mentality.

Every inning, someone new steps up - and that’s what makes this team so dangerous.

We couldn’t be more proud of these young ladies! 💛🖤

⏭️ NEXT UP… LATIN AMERICA! 🇵🇷

Team Southeast (Mallard Creek/CoulOak) returns to the field Tuesday to take on undefeated Latin America Region Champion Puerto Rico (2-0) in the third Opening Round pool play game.

📺 Watch LIVE on the ESPN+ App
🕜 1:30 PM ET / 10:30 AM PT

Let’s blow up the comments with words of encouragement and cheer these girls on from back home as they continue their pursuit of a Junior League Softball World Series championship! 📣🥎

💚🖤 ⛽️ALL GAS. NO BRAKES. 💨💛🖤

08/03/2026

💛🖤 IT’S GAMEDAY IN KIRKLAND! 🥎🌎

One down. Plenty more to go. 💪

Team Southeast (Mallard Creek/CoulOak Softball Junior All-Stars) is back on the field this afternoon looking to build on yesterday’s incredible 23-8 World Series opening-game victory over Europe / Africa (Czechia)!🔥

The bats were rolling, the energy was electric and our girls showed exactly what ALL GAS. NO BRAKES. is all about! 💨

Next up is the Host Team, Kirkland American Little League, who will be looking to bounce back after a tough 15-0 loss to the Central team (Michigan). We know they’ll have the hometown crowd behind them, but our girls are ready for the challenge on one of softball’s biggest stages. 👊💛🖤

Let’s keep the momentum rolling and show Team Southeast that all of Charlotte, District 3, North Carolina, the Southeast Region and the entire Mallard Creek and CoulOak family is behind them!

Drop some 💛🖤🥎 in the comments and cheer these girls on from home!

📺 WATCH LIVE ON THE ESPN+ APP
🗓️ Today
⏰ 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT
📍 Everest Park – Kirkland, Washington

Let’s go, Team Southeast!

Bring the energy, play for each other, and keep chasing that World Series dream! 🌎🏆

ALL GAS. NO BRAKES. 💨🚀
💪🏽💛🖤🦆🥎🔥🔥🔥

08/03/2026

Junior League Softball World Series UPDATE!

The Southeast Region opened the 2026 Junior League Softball World Series in impressive fashion, powering past the Europe-Africa Region with a 23-8 victory in Game 2 on Sunday. The explosive offensive performance featured timely hitting from top to bottom in the lineup as Southeast consistently put pressure on the defense and capitalized on scoring opportunities.

After building an early lead, Southeast never let up, continuing to add runs throughout the game while backing up the offense with solid defensive plays when it mattered. The win gives Southeast a strong start in pool play and plenty of momentum heading into its next matchup.

A dominant performance, an explosive offense, and a 1-0 start on the World Series stage—Southeast made a statement with a 23-8 victory over Europe-Africa and looks ready for the challenges ahead.

Featuring photos of our CoulOak girls in action! Braelene Kirby ( #3), Lindley Knutson ( #2), and Abby Black ( #1).

08/02/2026

💛🖤 IT’S JUNIOR WORLD SERIES GAME DAY! 🖤💛

The journey that started at Mallard Creek Community Park in Charlotte has brought these incredible young ladies all the way to Washington state for the Junior League Softball World Series! 🌎🥎

Today, our Mallard CreekCoulOak Softball Junior All-Stars become Team Southeast, as they proudly represent our Leagues, District 3, Charlotte, North Carolina and the Southeast Region on the world stage, taking on the champions from Europe / Africa – Bohemia Little League (Bohemia, Czechia) in their opening game of pool play.

This team has earned every step of this journey through hard work, heart, resilience and an unwavering belief in one another.

We are so, so proud 🥹

📺 Tune in on ESPN+
🕜 Today | 1:30 PM ET / 10:30 AM PT

Let’s flood the comments with words of encouragement and show these girls we’re all behind them from thousands of miles away!

Good luck, Team Southeast!

Play fast. Play fearless. Play for each other.

The entire Mallard Creek and Coul-Oak family is cheering you on - every pitch and every swing of the way!

⭐ ALL GAS. NO BRAKES! ⛽️💨 ⭐

💪🏽💛🖤🥎🦆🔥🔥🔥

08/01/2026

Catch the Mallard Creek/CoulOak all stars in their first World Series game Sunday at 1:30 PM on ESPN+!

07/26/2026

From Oakdale, NC... to Oakdale Park, VA. These girls felt right at home!

Oakdale ➡️ Oakdale. 🥎
Home away from home. 💚
💚🖤❤️