Special to Record Publishing Co.
The Nordonia 16-and-under tournament team placed second in Elyria's second annual summer kick off NSA tournament. The squad, known as the Tropigals, reached the championship game for the fourth time in seven tournaments over the past two seasons, defeating the Diamond Dolls and Ohio Emeralds on its way to the title game. Team members include, front row, from left, Kailyn DeRusso and Meagan Roberts. Second row, from left, are Emily Vickers, Katie Hurst, Katie Jones, Michelle Bascombe and Ariana Wilin. Third row, from left, are coach Anthony DeRusso, Alyson Kavan, Amy Ferfolia, Taylor Shiray, Danielle Shelby and manager Jeff Shiray. Back row, from left, are coaches Grant Roberts and Ralph Hurst.