SELAH — Lauren Harding pitched a six-hit shutout and the Tigers scored single runs in the first and seventh innings to advance to the quarterfinals of the Class 2A state tournament on Friday.
Kelsey Bechtholdt doubled and scored on an RBI single by Dannica West in the first inning. In the seventh, Bechtholdt doubled again, advanced to third on a West single and scored on Harding’s sacrifice fly.
Granite Falls plays Othello in the quarterfinals later Friday. If the Tigers win, they advance to Saturday’s semifinal. A loss would mean they’d have to play a third game in the consolation bracket Friday night.
At Carlon Park
Granite Falls1000001—2130
Orting0000000—062
Lauren Harding and Dannica West. McKenzie Behnka, Madison Behnka (4) and Madison Masin. WP—Harding. LP—Mc. Behnka. 2B—Mackenzie McLaughlin (GF) 2, Kelsey Bechtholdt (GF) 2, Alycia Bannan (O). Records—Granite Falls 18-7. Orting 17-7.
Talk to us
> Give us your news tips.
> Send us a letter to the editor.
> More Herald contact information.