Thomas Jefferson sophomore takes game worldwide at softball tournament in Netherlands

Thomas Jefferson sophomore Madden Stanek has taken her softball skills to the international level. A shortstop and outfielder, Stanek was selected to compete in the 30th annual international fastpitch event known as The Cup 2026 held in the Netherlands in the town of Schiedam (located near Rotterdam). Stanek was joined by Zoie DeCostro, another TJ sophomore, at the tournament. (Editor’s note: Zoie DeCostro’s reaction to the trip will be featured next month in the South Hills Record.) Stanek, who is 15, and her parents were overseas for eight days from Jan. 13-20. “I am so excited for the opportunity to be able to play in an international tournament like this,” said...