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1999 Okemos softball team to be inducted into Lansing Hall of Fame

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 11:44 AM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

1999 Okemos softball team to be inducted into Lansing Hall of Fame

Summary

The 1999 Okemos softball team, which achieved a 42-3 record and captured the Division 1 state title, will be honored at the Greater Lansing Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony on August 20, 2026. The team won the state title in extra innings against Jenison, who had previously won three state titles. Coach Dan Stolz expressed pride in the team’s accomplishments, highlighting their teamwork and the exceptional talent of pitcher Jessica Beech, named Miss Softball in Michigan. The event will include several other inductees, making it a significant occasion for local sports history.

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By the Numbers

•Okemos finished the 1999 season with a 42-3 record.
•The team won the Division 1 state title in extra innings against Jenison.
•Jessica Beech was named Miss Softball in Michigan that year.
•The induction ceremony is scheduled for August 20, 2026.
•The team is the sole representative in the 2026 induction class.

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11:44 AMYahoo Sports — State title run earned 1999 Okemos softball team its spot in Lansing Hall

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Okemos, which went 42-3 and won the Division 1 state title in extra innings in 1999, will enter the Greater Lansing Sports Hall of Fame.
— Yahoo Sports

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