Allenton American Legion Launches Blue Hawks Girls Fast-Pitch Team

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The Allenton American Legion is launching a new girls' fast-pitch softball team called the Blue Hawks. The team is open to players from 8th grade through high school seniors and will compete in a summer league, with regional and state tournaments also available. The team is still looking to fill a few roster spots as well as secure additional sponsors to keep participation affordable.

Why it matters

The new Blue Hawks team represents the 10th state to form an American Legion Softball program, providing a valuable opportunity for young female athletes in the Allenton area to play competitive fast-pitch softball and potentially earn scholarship funds.

The details

The Blue Hawks will be a summer league team, not a tournament squad. Players enrolled in 8th through 12th grade during the 2025-2026 school year are eligible. Athletes on the team will be eligible for a $1,000 Department Scholarship as well as the $1,000 Schneider-Emanuel Scholarship if they meet additional criteria.

• The 2026 Blue Hawks season will run during the summer of 2026.
• Regional and state tournaments for the American Legion Softball program will also take place in 2026.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The Blue Hawks team is still looking to fill a few remaining roster spots and secure additional sponsors to keep participation affordable for players.