YATES CENTER — Humboldt High’s Lady Cubs jumped out to a 6-2 lead in their Kansas Class 2-1A Regional softball tournament semifinal last Saturday.
But West Elk’s Lady Patriots scored eight runs in the bottom of fourth then added two more in the fifth. The Lady Cubs battled back, scoring six runs in the sixth to tie the game at 12-12.
West Elk kept Humboldt scoreless in the top of the seventh. The Lady Patriots scored a run in the seventh to win 13-12 and move into the regional championship game.
West Elk lost to Yates Center 13-3 in the title contest Saturday.
“Our young team has learned a lot this year and we’ll be a lot better next year,” said Brad Piley, Humboldt head coach. “We don’t lose a single player from our team.”
Taylyn Wells took the pitching loss for Humboldt. She gave up 11 hits, walked nine and struck out four.
Taylor Fitzmaurice hit a home run and two singles. Kylee Carson and Hannah Fiene each had two signles and a double. Hannah McCall hit three singles. Wells, Amanda Maxton, Kindahl Young and Megan Herder each had a single.
The Lady Cubs finished at 7-12 overall and 3-7 in the Tri-Valley League.
Season ends for Lady Cubs
