That dream was years in the making , and since that team got its happy ending , Blanchard has wanted one of her own .
Blanchard followed the 2005 Michigan softball team , the first team east of the Mississippi River to win the national championship .
That dream was years in the making , and since that team got its happy ending , Blanchard has wanted one of Blanchard 's own .
Blanchard followed the 2005 Michigan softball team , the first team east of the Mississippi River to win the national championship .