By DUSTIN ARMBRUSTER
Hays Post

The Hays High softball team is headed to the 5A state tournament after a 3-0 victory over Great Bend in the regional championship on Wednesday evening in Great Bend.

Albany Schaffer knocked in Nicole Dinkel on a two-out single in the sixth break a scoreless tie and give the Indians the lead. Dinkel scored again in the seventh on a Haley Wells single to grab a 2-0 lead. Wells scored the Indian’s third run of the game later in the inning on a Tessa Stickel single.

Hannah Hearld picked up the victory, striking out nine.

Earlier in the day, the Indians beat Goddard-Eisenhower 9-4 to reach the regional championship game. Hays scored four in the bottom of the sixth to break open a one-run game. Hearld struck out only one in the complete game victory but homered and drove in three. Madison Prough also had three RBI’s. Albany Schaffer and Haley Wells both had three hits.

The Indians are now 18-4 on the season and will play next Thursday in Manhattan in the 5A state tournament.

Abby Maska Postgame Interview

 

Game Highlights (Goddard-Eisenhower)

 

Game Highlights (Great Bend)