Vian Lady Wolverines (6-25) couldn’t keep up with Colcord Lady Hornets (19-10-1) and fell 8-1 on Thursday.
The Hornets got on the board in the bottom of the third inning after Shae Downing flew out, and Josie Youngblood doubled to center field, each scoring one run.
Cassidee Postoak stepped in the circle first for Vian. The pitcher surrendered eight hits and eight runs (seven earned) over six innings, striking out one and walking none. Downing stepped in the circle first for Colcord. The pitcher allowed four hits and one run over seven innings, striking out six and walking one.
Postoak, Sidney Cox, Lakoeta Cheater, and Blake Prier each collected one hit for the Wolverines.
Downing provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Colcord with two runs batted in. The number three hitter went 1-for-4 on the day. Riley James and Youngblood each collected two hits for the Lady Hornets. Lacie Boldra stole two bases. Colcord ran wild on the base paths, tallying four stolen bases for the game.
With the loss that the Wolverines suffered, they were eliminated out of the Regional Tournament, while Colcord advances to Regional Finals where they face off against the 26-2 Warner Lady Eagles Friday at 2:00PM.