The Firebirds were back in action again this weekend, playing in the 16U-A Division of the IA/IL State Championship in Moline.  The ladies came to play this weekend, going 5-0 for the championship.  The bats were hot from the first pitch, allowing the Firebirds to put up 30 runs on 43 hits, batting .377 as a team.  The pitchers combined for a 1.000 ERA, allowing 10 runs and striking out 33 batters.