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Lauren Franey (88) of Parkway Central warms up the pitcher before the game against Francis Howell in the championship game of the Summit softball tournament in the Chesterfield Valley on Saturday August 29, 2026. Janie Sumner coach of Parkway Central prepares to go to the third base coaching box in the 6th inning against Francis Howell in the championship game of the Summit softball tournament in the Chesterfield Valley on Saturday August 29, 2026. Olivia Knock (11) of Parkway Central delivers a pitch to Francis Howell in the championship game of the Summit softball tournament in the Chesterfield Valley on Saturday August 29, 2026.

Janie Sumner coach of Parkway Central gives a double high five to Aubrey Lewis (10) ofter a triple against Francis Howell in the championship game of the Summit softball tournament in the Chesterfield Valley on Saturday August 29, 2026. Brynn Stearns (31) of Parkway Central runs to first base against Francis Howell in the championship game of the Summit softball tournament in the Chesterfield Valley on Saturday August 29, 2026. Lauren Franey (88) of Parkway Central catches a bunt that was popped up by Francis Howell in the championship game of the Summit softball tournament in the Chesterfield Valley on Saturday August 29, 2026.

Lexi Sailors (62) of Parkway Central catches the ball to retire Avery DeJohn (19) of Francis Howell at first base in the championship game of the Summit softball tournament in the Chesterfield Valley on Saturday August 29, 2026. Aubrey Lewis (10) of Parkway Central awaits the throw as Adelle Metz (12) of Francis Howell slides and steals second base in the championship game of the Summit softball tournament in the Chesterfield Valley on Saturday August 29, 2026. Zoe Mitchell (5) of Parkway Central gets off second base against Francis Howell in the championship game of the Summit softball tournament in the Chesterfield Valley on Saturday August 29, 2026.

Lauren Franey (88) of Parkway Central puts the ball in play against Francis Howell in the championship game of the Summit softball tournament in the Chesterfield Valley on Saturday August 29, 2026. Zoe Mitchell (5) of Parkway Central puts the ball in play against Francis Howell in the championship game of the Summit softball tournament in the Chesterfield Valley on Saturday August 29, 2026. Players and coaches from Francis Howell pose with their trophy after winning the championship game of the Summit softball tournament in the Chesterfield Valley on Saturday August 29, 2026.

Avery DeJohn (19) of Francis Howell lays dow the bunt against Parkway Central in the championship game of the Summit softball tournament in the Chesterfield Valley on Saturday August 29, 2026. Adelle Metz (12) of Francis Howell singles to start the rally against Parkway Central in the championship game of the Summit softball tournament in the Chesterfield Valley on Saturday August 29, 2026.