The Rally in the Valley Invitational — the first major girls softball tournament held in Scotts Valley since 2018 — takes place Friday through Sunday at Siltanen Park.
More than 16 regional teams are entered to compete, including tournament host Scotts Valley Trouble Fastpitch, Mountain Dream (San Lorenzo Valley), Cabrillo Crushers (Santa Cruz), and Pajaro Valley Tremblers (Watsonville).
Out of county programs competing include: Toro Softball (Salinas), Pacific Grove Pony All-Stars (Pacific Grove) and San Jose Twisters (San Jose).
The event features three age divisions: 8U, 10U, and 12U.
Action takes place on Friday from 5-8 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. -8:30 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
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