By Marla Jones, Sports Editor

marla@southerntorch.com

HUNTSVILLE, Ala.— The Plainview Lady Bears defeat bitter rival Pisgah Lady Eagles in the final game of the Class 3A North Regional Tournament to advance to the State tourney.

Plainview faced two opponents before defeating Pisgah to win Regionals.  In the first game of the series, the Lady Bears faced Area 15 champion, West Morgan in a nail biter.  Plainview was able to defeat West Morgan with a score of 9-7.  Eighth grader, Kenzi Traylor pitched the complete ballgame and took the win from the mound.  She struck out two and gave up seven runs on six hits.  From the plate, Junior Lacee Kirk led with two doubles and a home run.  Senior, Casey Eddings had three singles for the night.

In the second game of the Regional series, Plainview faced Lexington.  They Lady Bears shut the out with a score of 11-0.  Bailey Smart brought home the win from the mound with four strikeouts and only allowed one hit in five innings..  She also shined from the plate with a homerun, a double and a single.

In the Championship game, the Lady Bears faced rival Pisgah.  Pisgah had the win advantage over the Lady Bears, winning the last three times they met.  Kenzi Traylor pitched seven innings and struck out two and only allowed four hits.  Plainview defeated Pisgah 4-1 and are going into the state tourney as No. 1.

The Plainview Lady Bears (23-9)  will face Prattville Christian Academy (49-8)  in the first round of the Class 3A State Tournament on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Lagoon Park in Montgomery.