Viola’s softball team watched its season come to an end Friday in the Class 1A State Tournament at Taylor. The Lady Longhorns lost to Hermitage by a score of 11-0.
Calico Rock was also eliminated in the quarterfinals. The Lady Pirates lost to Taylor 10-0.
Two area softball teams competed in the semifinals of the Class 2A State Tournament on Freedom Field at McClain Park in Mountain Home.
Salem, designated as the host school, suffered a tough loss in the first game of the day. The Lady Greyhounds were edged out by Quitman 2-1.
Melbourne was able to advance to the semifinals after shutting out Parkers Chapel 3-0. The Lady Bearkatz will take the field again Saturday at 2:30.
Melbourne’s opponent in the final four will be Poyen. The Lady Indians pounded McCrory 9-1.
In another quarterfinal game, East Poinsett County blanked South Side-Bee Branch 4-0.
Viola’s baseball team is one win away from advancing to the state championship game. The Longhorns pounded Bradley 14-5 in the quarterfinals of the Class 1A State Tournament at Taylor.
Izard County was eliminated from the tournament at Taylor. The Cougars ended up falling to the host Tigers 7-3.
Salem ended up falling in the Class 2A State Baseball Tournament on Pitts Field at McClain Park in Mountain Home. The designated host Greyhounds was defeated by Junction City 11-1.
In the other quarterfinal games, Woodlawn beat Lavaca 12-5, McCrory squeaked by Parkers Chapel 5-4, and Horatio destroyed Bay 23-1.
Harrison was bounced from the Class 4A State Baseball Tournament at Southside Batesville. The Goblins lost in the quarterfinals to Valley View 4-3.
District play began for high school baseball in Missouri on Friday, and Forsyth won its postseason opener in Clever. The Panthers blanked Sarcoxie 15-0 to improve to 7-14 on the season. Forsyth will face top-seeded Marionville in Monday’s semifinals.
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