The Oklahoma Sooners react after a loss against Alabama in the Women's College World Series softball championship at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Thursday, June 7, 2012. Photo by Garett Fisbeck, The Oklahoman

A week of shooting Women’s College World Series softball all led up to the championship game between OU and Alabama.

My favorite part about shooting sports is the whirlpool of emotions happening all around me.

Wednesday’s game was the the one the brought out the most powerful moments after OU lost to Alabama 5-4.   Staff photographer Nate Billings and I tried our best to capture those moments.

-Garett Fisbeck

Click here to view the rest of the championship game photos between OU and Alabama.

Alabama's Jackie Traina (33) hugs Cassie Reilly-Boccia (18) as she holds the national championship trophy after Game 3 of the Women's College World Series softball championship between OU and Alabama at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, June 6, 2012. Alabama won, 5-4. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman

Kayla Braud (1) hugs graduate assistant Whitney Larsen after beating OU in the Women's College World Series softball championship at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Thursday, June 7, 2012. Photo by Garett Fisbeck, The Oklahoman

Oklahoma's Destinee Martinez (00) wipes tears from her face after a loss against Alabama in the Women's College World Series softball championship at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Thursday, June 7, 2012. Photo by Garett Fisbeck, The Oklahoman

ASA Hall of Fame Stadium view from my seat at the NCAA Women's College World Series on Monday, June 4, 2012.

My post is a continuation of Garett’s recent post about the NCAA Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City.

When I was first selected for an internship at The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City and the WCWS immediately popped into my head. I knew I would find a way to watch a few games at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium.

Although I no longer play softball, it was a part of my life for many years. I played T-ball and started playing softball more competitively at age 10. I played on various travel teams based out of Southern Indiana and pitched for my high school team. I toyed with the idea of playing in college, but wanted to put more focus on building a career.

I grew up watching series-greats, such as Jennie Finch with University of Arizona, Cat Osterman with University of Texas and University of Tennessee’s Monica Abbott. I made it a goal to play at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium, or to at least visit the place where softball history is made.

This past week, I visited the stadium and it was an experience that was a long time in the making. It was great to see so many fans packed into a softball stadium, considering softball doesn’t get much recognition where I’m from. I soaked in the atmosphere and can’t wait to cheer on University of Oklahoma this evening as they battle University of Alabama in game 3 of the WCWS championship series.

Go OU!

-Olivia Ingle