By Marla Jones, Sports Editor

marla@southerntorch.com

Cleburne County 5, Collinsville 1

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ala.—Collinsville Lady Panthers defeated Fort Payne, Appalachian and Gadsden City to face Cleburne County in the final round of the Cherokee County Invitational.

The Collinsville Lady Panthers defeated Fort Payne Lady Wildcats 4-3.  From the mound, Mary Patton held the Lady Wildcats to two hits.

In the second game of the tournament, Collinsville shut out Appalachian behind excellent pitching by Emma Barkley.

The third game of the Invitational was a close game between Collinsville and Gadsden City with Collinsville taking the win with a score of 3-2.  Mary Patton is credited for the win, striking out four.

In the championship game, Cleburne County defeated Collinsville with a score of 5-1 only allowing Collinsville two hits.