Powerful Future Awaits

Elaina Martin of Warren is only going to be a sophomore this coming year, but she already made a name for herself athletically by seeing plenty of varsity action as a freshman for the Warriors. Last week, during the Freeport Summer Softball League, she was one of several incoming sophomores who put on a private show for their fans.

With two on and two outs against Pearl City, Martin stepped into the batter's box and worked the count to 2-2 when the next pitch was hammered. As the ball sailed deep into left field, the question was whether or not it would be deep enough to sail over the fence. N...