07/12/2026
🥎⚡ MIDWEST NATIONALS BRACKET PLAY RECAP ⚡🥎
Competing against some of the top teams from 14 different states in Des Moines, IA, our girls battled their way through bracket play, finishing with an overall 4-3 record.
💥 Bracket Play Highlights
✅ 9-2 Victory over Brownsburg Bulldogs
The SuperSonics exploded for five runs in the third inning to take control of the game. Allison Siegler started the offense with a two-run double, Alaina Hilmes added an inside-the-park home run, and Raegan Matthews delivered the biggest hit of the game with a three-run double. Harlow Tellefsen tossed a complete-game victory, while the defense played a flawless game without committing an error.
💪 Hard-Fought Battle vs. Illinois Valley Aftershock
The girls jumped out to an early lead and battled until the final out against one of the tournament’s top teams. Emily Austin collected two hits, Alayna Lauder drove in two runs, and the defense turned a double play to keep the game within reach.
✅ 7-2 Win over Wheaton Wildcats
Another complete team performance sent the SuperSonics deeper into the bracket. Allison Siegler led the offense with two RBIs, while Brinn Detmer and Alayna Lauder each collected two hits. In the circle, Harlow Tellefsen and Harper Garlich combined to hold the Wildcats to just two runs, with Harper throwing three shutout innings in relief.
💙 Elite Eight Battle vs. Illinois Wave
The SuperSonics fought until the very end against another outstanding opponent. Alaina Hilmes had a tremendous game, going 2-for-2 with three RBIs while also swiping three bases. Elyse Von Bokel added a key RBI double as the Sonics battled back to tie the game before ultimately coming up just short.
🌟 Weekend Standouts
🥎 Alaina Hilmes was outstanding throughout bracket play, delivering timely hits, an inside-the-park home run, eight RBIs, and aggressive base running.
🥎 Emily Austin consistently set the table at the top of the lineup with clutch hits, runs scored, and versatility in the circle.
🥎 Alayna Lauder and Allison Siegler came through with multiple multi-hit games and key RBIs in big moments.
🥎 Harlow Tellefsen earned two wins in the circle during bracket play and delivered another strong outing while also contributing offensively.
🥎 Harper Garlich battled in the circle and at the plate, including three shutout relief innings to help secure a bracket victory.
🥎 Raegan Matthews came through with one of the biggest hits of the tournament—a clutch three-run double.
🥎 Brinn Detmer and Elyse Von Bokel each played key roles with timely hitting, outstanding defense, and aggressive base running.
❤️ This team represented the Sonics organization with class, toughness, and determination. To compete with—and defeat—some of the best teams in the Midwest is a testament to how much these girls have grown throughout the season.
We couldn’t be more proud of this group. Thank you to our players, coaches, families, and fans for an unforgettable season and week in Des Moines.
⚡ Once a Sonic, Always a Sonic! ⚡
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