1975 Free Soil Girls’ Softball Team - MCSHOF Inductee - 2025

In 2025, the 1975 Free Soil girls’ softball team will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their MHSAA State Runner-up finish. The Pirates won the 1975 District tournament with a 22-11 win over Bear Lake, defeated Center Lake 20-3 to win Regionals, beat Hilman 7-4 in the quarterfinals and captured the semifinal, defeating Waterford Lady of the Lakes, 10-9, before bowing out of the finals with a 10-6 loss to Flint Holy Rosary. Members of the 1975 Free Soil team included Elaine Morong, Helen Shereda, Cathy Morang, Tammy Rybicki, Earlene Edwards, Joyce Papes, Ann Shereda, Gena Marquardt, Robin Morse, Micki Willoughby and Lori Olenchak. Free Soil was coached by Marsha Krajkiewcz and assisted by Jack Shereda. The scorekeeper was Edna Shereda.