Smyrna wins DIAA softball title

Kaelyn Press of Smyrna goes headfirst into third with an RBI triple in the first inning against Appoquinimink. GARY EMEIGH/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS JOURNAL

Abigail Mace beams a smile as she rounds third after blasting a two run homer in the second inning for Smyrna. GARY EMEIGH/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS JOURNAL

The Eagles wait at home plate to congratulate teammate Abigail Mace after she hit a two-run homer in the second inning to put Smyrna up 4-2. GARY EMEIGH/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS JOURNAL

Smyrna catcher Madison Drummond is unable to put a tag on Appoquinimink's Mallory Weir before she scores in the DIAA championship game Saturday. GARY EMEIGH/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS JOURNAL

Smyrna's Alexis Moore drives a single up the middle against Appoquinimink Saturday. GARY EMEIGH/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS JOURNAL

Appoquinimink's Brook Miller slides into second for a double with Alexis Moore of Smyrna taking a late throw from the outfield. GARY EMEIGH/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS JOURNAL

Relief pitcher Payton Dixon (8) is congratulated by her Smyrna teammates after her stint in the DIAA championship game Saturday. Starter Jessica Anderson re-entered the game in the sixth inning. GARY EMEIGH/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS JOURNAL

Smyrna starting pitcher Jessica Anderson is hugged by assistant coach Michael Shaner after they won the DIAA championship Saturday. GARY EMEIGH/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS JOURNAL

Smyrna head coach Nicki Shirey gets drenched with the water cooler after they won the DIAA Championship Saturday. GARY EMEIGH/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS JOURNAL

Smyrna head coach Nicki Shirey comes out to celebrate with her team after they won the DIAA Championship Saturday. GARY EMEIGH/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS JOURNAL