Lakeshore defeated Livonia Ladywood 4-3 Saturday during a Division 2 State Softball Championship at Michigan State University in East Lansing. This was the third time I've covered the Lancers win a state title and it's always a blast to see the girls win. Just a few of the images from the championship final as well as the semifinals from this past week. Don Campbell / HP staff
The Lakeshore softball team celebrates a Division 2 state championship win over Livonia Ladywood Saturday, June 14, 2014, in East Lansing. Don Campbell / HP staff
The Lakeshore softball team celebrates a Division 2 state championship win over Livonia Ladywood Saturday, June 14, 2014, in East Lansing. Don Campbell / HP staff
The Lakeshore softball team celebrates a Division 2 state championship win over Livonia Ladywood Saturday, June 14, 2014, in East Lansing. Don Campbell / HP staff
Lakeshore's Rebecca Meyer, center, celebrates with teammates after beating Livonia Ladywood during a Division 2 state championship game Saturday, June 14, 2014, in East Lansing. Don Campbell / HP staff
Lakeshore's Mahri Younger slides past Livonia Ladywood's catcher, Anna Lewis and scores during the fourth inning of a Division 2 state championship game Saturday, June 14, 2014, in East Lansing. Don Campbell / HP staff
Lakeshore's Julia Carpenter dives for a catch for an out during the fifth inning of a Division 2 state championship game against Livonia Ladywood Saturday, June 14, 2014, in East Lansing. Don Campbell / HP staff
Lakeshore's Haley Thibeault throws to first for an out during a Division 2 state championship game against Livonia Ladywood Saturday, June 14, 2014, in East Lansing. Don Campbell / HP staff
Lakeshore's Alex Forsythe fires a throw to first for an out during a Division 2 state championship game against Livonia Ladywood Saturday, June 14, 2014, in East Lansing. Don Campbell / HP staff
Lakeshore's Alex Forsythe knocks down a hit during a semifinal game against Crosswell-Lexington Thursday in East Lansing. Don Campbell / HP staff
Lakeshore's Rachel Riedel smiles after hitting a triple during the seventh inning of a semifinal game against Croswell-Lexington Thursday, June 12, 2014, in East Lansing. Don Campbll / HP staff
Lakeshore's Hunter Thibeault beats the throw to Crosswell-Lexington's Rachel Schadd at second during a semifinal game Thursday in East Lansing. Don Campbell / HP staff
Lakeshore's Rachel Riedel avoids the tag from Croswell-Lexington's Kylee Barrett at second during a semifinal game Thursday in East Lansing.