By Marla Jones, Sports Editor

marla@southerntorch.com

HUNTSVILLE, Ala.—The Ider Lady Hornets successfully defeated three worthy opponents to advance to the State Tourney in Montgomery this week.

In the first game of the North Regionals held in Huntsville this past weekend, Ider took on Red Bay Lady Tigers and easily shut them out with a score of 10-0.

Ider took on the Addison Lady Bulldogs for the second game of the series and defeated them with a score of 4-1.

In the final game of the Regional Tournament, Ider faced Mars Hill Bible School Lady Panthers.  Kayla Norman, collected the win from the mound, pitching the complete game and striking out six.  From the plate, she went 1-for-3 and advanced one home. Sophomore, Savannah Hood was 1-for-2 at the plate and scored both runs for the Ider Hornets.

Ider (32-10) will take on the HorseShoe Bend Lady Generals (25-18-3) on Thursday, at 10:30 a.m. at Lagoon Park in  Montgomery.