USJ vs. Friendship Christian TSSAA softball substate game in photos

USJ’s Haylen Ayers smiles and celebrates on second base after recording a hit in a TSSAA substate softball game against Friendship Christian on Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Jackson, Tennessee.

USJ’s Emerson Fair steps into a pitch during a TSSAA substate softball game against Friendship Christian on Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Jackson, Tennessee.

USJ infielders gather to celebrate an out in a TSSAA substate softball game against Friendship Christian on Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Jackson, Tennessee.

USJ senior Taylar Shands steps to swing the bat during a TSSAA substate softball game against Friendship Christian on Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Jackson, Tennessee.

USJ senior Taylar Shands hands her batting gear to assistant coach Brando Polk in a TSSAA substate softball game against Friendship Christian on Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Jackson, Tennessee.

USJ’s LK Prater makes contact with a pitch in a TSSAA substate softball game against Friendship Christian on Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Jackson, Tennessee.

USJ freshman Emerson Fair holds the ball during a TSSAA substate softball game against Friendship Christian on Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Jackson, Tennessee.

USJ’s Haylen Ayers rounds second during a TSSAA substate softball game against Friendship Christian on Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Jackson, Tennessee.

USJ’s Maddie Polk squares up to bunt in a TSSAA substate softball game against Friendship Christian on Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Jackson, Tennessee.

USJ softball players celebrate after their win in a TSSAA substate softball game against Friendship Christian on Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Jackson, Tennessee.

USJ freshman pitcher Emerson Fair throws a pitch during a TSSAA Division II-A substate softball game against Friendship Christian on Thursday, May 16, in Jackson, Tennessee.