WICHITA, Kan. – Madilyn Waddell hit a three-run homer in the top of the seventh inning to give the Hays High softball team a 6-5 lead over Great Bend in the their 5A regional opener Tuesday, but the Panthers take advantage of hit batter to tie the game in the bottom of the inning then scored the winning run on throwing error to win 7-6.

Waddell’s homer highlighted a four-run seventh.

Jaysa Wichers went the distance for the Indians and takes the loss, striking out seven and walking three.

The Indians end their season 8-9.