OBSERVER?Photos by Gib Snyder

The Sixth annual Joe Karnes Memorial Softball Tournament was held Saturday at Wright Park, in Dunkirk. Pictured above, clockwise, are Alexis Gardner taking a swing; Nick Ahlstrom throwing the ball to first base to complete a force out; Elon DeJesus making a throw to first base; Dennis Gawronski delivering a pitch; Garrett Reinke completing a force out from shortstop; Steve Krysofiak making a game-ending, diving catch in center field, Sarah Reilly taking a swing; Mark Zaffalon completing a catch; and Charlie Jaffray readying his swing. Eleven teams competed on the diamonds of Premenschenkel Stadium, William Koch Field and School No. 7, for the tournament’s sixth title. Pictured in the middle are members of Joe Karnes’ family, including, from left, his son Harmon, daughter Jen, wife Cindy, daughter Cindy and son, Nate.