Kellam players celebrate near the mound after Kellam defeated Midlothian 8-2 in the class 5 Softball state semifinal at Glen Allen High School in Glen Allen, Virginia, on June 7, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)
Kellam player Chloe Jackson (7) covers her face in disbelief after Kellam defeated Midlothian 8-2 in the class 5 Softball state semifinal at Glen Allen High School in Glen Allen, Virginia, on June 7, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)
Kellam base runner Hannah Lebert (3) cheers on her teammates after crossing home plate to score. Kellam defeated Midlothian 8-2 in the class 5 Softball state semifinal at Glen Allen High School in Glen Allen, Virginia, on June 7, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)
Midlothian pitcher Emma Salzman (11) reacts to being relieved in the game against Kellam in the class 5 Softball state semifinal at Glen Allen High School in Glen Allen, Virginia, on June 7, 2024. Kelly defeated Midlothioan 8-2.(Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)
Kellam base runner Ava McMichael (5) slides across home plate to score a run. Kellam defeated Midlothian 8-2 in the class 5 Softball state semifinal at Glen Allen High School in Glen Allen, Virginia, on June 7, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)
Kellam pitcher Abby Adamek (8) delivers a pitch against a Midlothian batter. Adamek allowed only 2-runs in the game. Kellam defeated Midlothian 8-2 in the class 5 Softball state semifinal at Glen Allen High School in Glen Allen, Virginia, on June 7, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)
First Colonial Skylar Miller (5) reacts as the final whistle blows to defeat Midlothian 3-2 in the class 5 soccer state semifinal at Glen Allen High School in Glen Allen, Virginia, on June 7, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)
First Colonial players Skyler Miller (5), facing, and teammate Keaveny Dull (6) embrace after First Colonial defeated Midlothian 3-2 in the class 5 soccer state semifinal at Glen Allen High School in Glen Allen, Virginia, on June 7, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)
First Colonial players Skyler Miller (5), left, and Sydney Miller (11) prepare for a free-kick with less than ten minutes left in the game. First Colonial defeated Midlothian 3-2 in the class 5 soccer state semifinal at Glen Allen High School in Glen Allen, Virginia, on June 7, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)
Midlothian defender Taylor Matheny (23) kicks the ball away from First Colonial Keaveny Dull (6). First Colonial defeated Midlothian 3-2 in the class 5 soccer state semifinal at Glen Allen High School in Glen Allen, Virginia, on June 7, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)
First Colonial’s Skylar Miller (5) chases down a ball kicked in front of her. First Colonial defeated Midlothian 3-2 in the class 5 soccer state semifinal at Glen Allen High School in Glen Allen, Virginia, on June 7, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)
Maury player Lee Garris (6) hangs his head in the dugout after a walk-off homer from Mills Godwin sealed the Mills Godwin win over Maury 6-5 in the class 5 baseball state semifinal at Glen Allen High School in Glen Allen, Virginia, on June 7, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)
Maury batter Derek Baker (2) reacts toward teammates in the dugout after being walked with bases loaded to take a 5-4 lead in the fifth inning. Mills Godwin defeated Maury 6-5 in the class 5 baseball state semifinal at Glen Allen High School in Glen Allen, Virginia, on June 7, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)
Maury baserunner Chauncy Ragland (13) is tagged out as he tries to cross homeplate. Mills Godwin defeated Maury 6-5 in the class 5 baseball state semifinal at Glen Allen High School in Glen Allen, Virginia, on June 7, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)
Maury pitcher Hunter Gillespie (12) delivers a pitch against Mills Godwin batter. Mills Godwin defeated Maury 6-5 in the class 5 baseball state semifinal at Glen Allen High School in Glen Allen, Virginia, on June 7, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)
Hickory pitcher Tegan Gabrielse (14) reacts after a walk-off grand slam from Riverside in the seventh inning. Riverside defeated Hickory 6-4 in the class 5 softball state semifinal at Glen Allen High School in Glen Allen, Virginia, on June 7, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)
Riverside baserunner Ashley Gabbert (22) slides safe into third base around Hickory Reese Baker (12) during the seventh inning. Riverside defeated Hickory 6-4 with a walk-off grand slam in the class 5 softball state semifinal at Glen Allen High School in Glen Allen, Virginia, on June 7, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)
Hickory pitcher Tegan Gabrielse (14) delivers a pitch against a Riverside batter. Riverside defeated Hickory 6-4 with a walk-off grand slam in the class 5 softball state semifinal at Glen Allen High School in Glen Allen, Virginia, on June 7, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)
Kellam players swarm their teammates on the field after defeating Independence 1-0 in the class 5 soccer state semifinal at Glen Allen High School in Glen Allen, Virginia, on June 7, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)
Kellam players swarm their teammates on the field after defeating Independence 1-0 in the class 5 soccer state semifinal at Glen Allen High School in Glen Allen, Virginia, on June 7, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)
Kellam Taylor Garofalo (23) kicks the ball downfield around the defense of Independence Emily Marlovits (21). Kellam defeated Independence 1-0 in the class 5 soccer state semifinal at Glen Allen High School in Glen Allen, Virginia, on June 7, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)
First Colonial Ryan Dugan (3) celebrates arriving to third base safe. First Colonial defeated Riverbend 10-4 after scoring seven runs in the seventh inning in the class 5 baseball state semifinal at Glen Allen High School in Glen Allen, Virginia, on June 7, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)
First Colonial Charles Stubbe (13) slides safe into home plate. First Colonial defeated Riverbend 10-4 after scoring seven runs in the seventh inning in the class 5 baseball state semifinal at Glen Allen High School in Glen Allen, Virginia, on June 7, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)
First Colonial batter Brady Gavin (14) slides safe into third base on a lead-off triple in the seventh inning. First Colonial defeated Riverbend 10-4 after scoring seven runs in the seventh inning in the class 5 baseball state semifinal at Glen Allen High School in Glen Allen, Virginia, on June 7, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)
First Colonial players race to touch the scoreboard after defeating Riverbend 10-4 after scoring seven runs in the seventh inning in the class 5 baseball state semifinal at Glen Allen High School in Glen Allen, Virginia, on June 7, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)
First Colonial infielder Charles Stubbe (13) makes a throw to first base after fielding a ground ball for the final out of the game. First Colonial defeated Riverbend 10-4 after scoring seven runs in the seventh inning in the class 5 baseball state semifinal at Glen Allen High School in Glen Allen, Virginia, on June 7, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)
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Athletes competed across softball, baseball, and soccer, for class 5 state semifinal games at Glen Allen High School in Glen Allen, Virginia, on June 7, 2024.