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Photo gallery: Dalton-Danville softball

Dalton fell to Danville 11-4 in a Division VI state semifinal June 3

Two softball players in black and orange uniforms standing together on a field.
Dalton's Gracyn Gerry consoles a teammate after their 11-4 loss to Danville in a Division VI state semifinal June 3.
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A young softball player wearing a helmet holds a red bat while standing at bat.
Dalton's Mei Simmons finished 3-for-4 at the dish as she prepares to step into the box against Danville.
A softball catcher kneels behind home plate and reaches for a ball near the strike zone.
Dalton catcher Kenna Doty frames a pitch as she looks to get the call against Danville.
Two softball players in black and orange uniforms standing on a field near a fence.
Dalton's Maya Wenger screams at Hannah Wenger as she crosses home plate after smashing a two-run inside-the-park home run to even up the score at 4-4 in the fourth inning.
Three softball players in helmets stand near a red wall and chain-link fence at the field.
Hannah Wenger screams at Maya Wenger after she evened the score at 4-4 in the fourth inning.
Softball player in black and orange uniform swings at a yellow ball on a turf field.
Hannah Wenger turns on a pitch and swats it for an inside-the-park home run against Danville.
Catcher in black gear reaches for a pop-up on a baseball field.
Dalton shortstop Hannah Wenger hauls in an infield fly under the watchful eye of second baseman Skyler Fletcher.
Two softball players in black and orange uniforms stand on a softball field.
Dalton's Mei Simmons, left, and Kenna Doty have a little conversation late in their game with Danville.
Softball player in a black face guard and orange-trimmed jersey, shown in close-up on the field.
Dalton junior shortstop Hannah Wenger is focused on the action on the diamond as the Bulldogs battled Danville in a Div. VI state semifinal.
Children with face paint cheering and raising their hands in a crowd.
A young fan waves a bell during Dalton's early momentum that saw it grab the lead 2-0.
A young spectator with face paint holds a red bottle while sitting in the stands.
This young fan keeps her eyes on the action on the diamond against Danville.
Softball player in black uniform and white helmet clapping on a red field background.
Dalton catcher Kenna Doty finished 2-for-4 including a single in the seventh inning.
Crowd seated in bleachers holding signs at an outdoor event.
Fans showed up loud and proud for Dalton against Danville.
Softball player in a black and orange uniform wearing a white helmet and pink gloves on the field.
Dalton's Hannah Wenger looks to advance in the first inning after reaching via a single to leadoff the game.
Two soccer teams stand in line on a field before a match.
Dalton takes the field for its Div. VI state semifinal game against Danville.
Softball player in black uniform with glove raised to catch a yellow ball.
Dalton's Mei Simmons fires a pitch against Danville.
Softball pitcher in black uniform throwing a pitch on the field.
Dalton pitcher Mei Simmons finished with six strikeouts as she worked 5 1/3 innings against Danville.
Softball pitcher in black and orange uniform throwing a yellow ball on a turf field.
Mei Simmons battled all afternoon to keep Dalton in the game against Danville.
Side profile of a soccer player wearing a headset and ponytail, leaning forward near a red backdrop.
Dalton third baseman Lily Teague stands ready during a Div. VI state semifinal battle with Danville.