MANHATTAN, Kan.-TMP scored one run in the top of the first inning and had the bases loaded with only one out.  The stage was set for a big inning for the number eight seed Lady Monarchs against the top seed Southeast of Saline. TMP would not score again as they grounded into a fielder’s choice and struck out to end the inning.  Southeast would score a run to tie the game in the bottom of the first and would take the lead for good with two runs in the third inning.

After seeing the Lady Trojans score a run in the bottom of the fifth inning to take a 4-1 lead, TMP loaded the bases with two outs in the top of the sixth but were unable to score.  Southeast of Saline put the game away with four runs in the bottom of the inning, winning by a final score of 8-1.

TMP finishes their season with a record of 17-6.  Southeast of Saline advanced to the state semifinals against Oskaloosa, losing 10-1 to complete their season at 23-2.