Posted on Thu, Jul 11, 2013 : 5:30 a.m.
Youth softball team dedicates state tournament run to memory of deceased coach
By Daniel Brenner
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Milan softball little league Rad Barrons players warm up in the rain during practice on Tuesday, July 9. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Milan softball little league Rad Barrons players warm up in the rain during practice on Tuesday, July 9. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Red Barrons player Hailey Hines take shelter in a dugout during practice in Milan on Tuesday, July 9. Their jersey is a tribute to their coach, Todd Barron, who passed away earlier this year.Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Red Barrons Lauren Chrysler huddles together with other players for warmth while it rains during practice on Tuesday, July 9. The team went 13-1 in the regular season and competed in the state tournament on Wednesday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Red Barrons assistant coach Jerry Springmeyer watches the rain fall during practice on Tuesday, July 9. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Red Barrons players embrace in the dugout during a practice on Tuesday, July 9. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Red Barrons players wait out the rain during practice on Tuesday, July 9. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Red Barrons player Emma Frame runs across the field with other players to take shelter in a dugout during a practice on Tuesday, July 9. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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A Red Barrons player walks in the rain during practice on Tuesday, July 9. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Red Barrons players run, jump, and play in the rain during practice on Tuesday, July 9. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Red Barrons player Hailey Hines runs drills as Grace Barron and Jozie Scott wait in line during practice on Tuesday, July 9. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Red Barron Josie Scott throws a ball to first during practice on Tuesday, July 9. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Red Barrons assistant coach Aaron Frame helps at first base during practice on Tuesday, July 9. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Red Barrons assistant coach Chad Chrysler watches plays from third base during practice on Tuesday, July 9. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Grace Barron smiles from the outfield during practice on Tuesday, July 9. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Red Barrons assistant coach Jerry Springmeyer instructs players from the infield during practice on Tuesday, July 9. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Red Barrons head coach Jeff Scott fields softballs during practice on Tuesday, July 9. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Grace Barron wears a helmet before running during practice on Tuesday, July 9. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Grace Barron sprints home during practice on Tuesday, July 9. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Coach Todd Barron (third row, left) stands with Dan Engle and a 2012 team. Photo courtesy of Debbie D's Photography in Milan.
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Longtime Milan youth softball coach Todd Barron died unexpectedly of a heart attack in February. The team he coached for years was renamed the "Red Barrons" in his honor and have enjoyed unprecedented success in the season that they've dedicated to his memory.
Daniel Brenner is a photographer for AnnArbor.com.