Grain Valley outfielder Kenzie Rust makes a diving attempt to catch a fly ball in Thursday's game against Blue Springs. Both teams wore pink in Grain Valley's first Strikeout Cancer game to help raise funds and awareness in the fight against cancer. Grain Valley built a 4-0 lead and held on for a 4-3 win. Photo Credit: David M. Rainey/Special to The Examiner
By Bill AlthausSpecial to The Examiner Grain Valley softball coach Flip Courter circled the date Oct. 9 on his calendar before his Eagles season began.…
