Softball: The Lady Highlanders advance to the regional finals

The Woodlands Lady Highlanders advance to the regional finals by defeating the Belton Lady Tigers 3-2 and 2-1 in the first two games of a three game series on Friday and Saturday.

Senior Aubrey Leach high fives her teammates during Saturday's win over Belton
Senior Aubrey Leach high fives her teammates during Saturday’s win over Belton

Game one was highlighted by a great relief appearance by Emily Langkamp and two runs in the bottom of the fifth. The Woodlands was leading 1-0 going into the fifth inning. With two outs, Lady Tigers’ starting pitcher Sidney Holman would get on base with a walk, and would come around to score on an RBI single by Sydney Andrews, to tie the game. In the bottom of the fifth, the first two batters for the Lady Highlanders would get on base. A RBI single from Alayis Seneca would score Kerry Martinez, and Roma Thornton would put her team in the lead on a bunt by Kaitlyn Stavinoha. click here for complete story