Sierra Madre All-Stars Coach Talks Western Nationals (VIDEO)

With its trip to Spokane, Wash., just a few days away, the Sierra Madre Girls Softball All-Star team is preparing for their trip to the ASA 14-under “B” Fast Pitch West National Championship from Aug. 1-7.

The team, which includes San Marino's Kelly Crowley, qualified after going 6-2 in the Southern California State Championships a week ago. In between that span, the program has been trying to raise over $20,000 to cover the team’s airfare, hotel, tournament costs, and food. Linda Sparks, the team manager, has held a number of fundraisers over the last few weeks raising $12,000 to help with all the costs.

On Monday night during the team's practice at Heasley Field at , San Marino Patch caught up with coach Brian Hanel to talk about the club's and the upcoming tournament in Spokane.