Now that she is a few days removed from playing and being a part of the Class 3 state championship team, Warrenton senior Erica Rugh said the moment has yet to fully sink in.Its memories will last a lifetime.“I don’t think it has fully hit me,” Rugh said.The Warriors captured the program and school’s first state team title with a 12-2 six-inning win over Cape Girardeau Notre Dame in the Class 3 championship game Saturday.Rugh, batting sixth in the lineup, smacked a one-out grand slam in the bottom of the first inning to help Warrenton jump out to a 5-0 lead. She later scored on a walk and had an RBI-single in the sixth.In the semifinal the day before, she contributed two hits and two RBIs in the 15-3 win over Jeff City Helias.It was quite a whirlwind moment for Rugh, who has been an all-conference performer. Her five RBIs in the championship broke the Class 3 record and tied the statewide mark. She also is the only player in state history to hit a grand slam in a title game.The senior left fielder couldn’t have picked a better time to raise her game.“I have done better batting in my select season and this year I hadn’t been batting great at all,” Rugh said. “I am really glad it all worked out. I’m glad my bat got hot.”Rugh plans to continue her softball career at Columbia College next year. She expects to major in marketing.Q: Who has been your biggest influence in your life and why?“Probably all my grandparents, just because they always find the good in people and find the positive in everything no matter what the situation is.”Q: What was it like to experience playing alongside your younger sister, Jordan?“I know I am one of a very few to have (played at state) with their sibling. It is a very cool memory that I got to live with her. It was also one of the most sad memories. It was a short four years. It came quick.”Q: What do you think you will remember the most about this playoff run?“Winning sectionals (a 4-1 victory over Mexico) and making it past that round and making history at state.”Q: Who is the best dancer on the softball team?“Probably Abby Meyers. She is not scared to do anything.”Favorite teacher: “Mr. (Marcus) Miazga.”Favorite class: “Probably Forensics.”Favorite food: “Steak.”Favorite movie: “Any of the ‘Fast and Furious’ series.”Favorite TV Show: “Criminal Minds.”Favorite Music: “Hip hop.”Erica Rugh