Madilyn Janis of Lake Andes has taken her love of fastpitch softball and joined a SD traveling team, the Mt. Vernon 14U Venom. Madilyn first began playing with the Venom last year as Wagner did not make it to the state softball tournament. As a result, Madilyn became a pick-up player for the Mount Vernon Venom for state softball. She really enjoyed her time with the Venom and as there are no local fastpitch softball teams at the 16U or 18U levels, she decided to join the Venom again this year. The Mount Vernon Venom play in the Parkston 18U league and are a 16U tournament team.

Madilyn has been playing softball since she was seven years old. She really enjoys batting, meeting new people and playing her best each game. Madilyn generally plays the positions of pitcher, 2nd base, and outfielder depending on where she is needed by her team.

The Mount Vernon Venom recently played in the Interlakes Girls Youth Fastpitch Tournament in Madison where they took second place in the 16U division.

Madilyn is sponsored by local businesses including Cahoy’s General Store, Fort Randall Credit Union, Bures-Kronaizl Insurance, the Yankton Sioux Tribe and Markhardt Farms.