The Atlantic Softball team gets to play in the State Tournament for the first time in the program’s 44 year history after a 2-1 win over Kuemper Catholic in Carroll on Monday night.

The Trojans got another strong performance from Ally Anderson in the pitching circle allowing just the 1 run on 6 hits with no walks and two strikeouts.  Head Coach Terry Hinzman said they dodged a few bullets throughout the night with runners on base but that was a credit to Ally placing her pitches well in the tough moments and the team playing good defense.  The teams traded runs in the second inning and Atlantic got the winning run in the bottom of the 6th.  With two youngsters on base Junior Gabby Jordahl stepped up and put a ball in play that forced Kuemper to attempt a double play that didn’t work out and allowed McKenzie Waters to cross the plate for what turned out to be the winner.  Ally Anderson took down the first three batters in the 7th to seal the win.

8th year Head Coach Hinzmann said it was a big win for the team and the program. He said it’s a credit to everyone that has contributed to the program over the years and he’s looking forward to see what they can do at State.

Atlantic 2 @ Kuemper 1 – Regional Final

1  2  3  4  5  6  7   R  H  E
KMP      0  1  0  0  0  0  0   1  6  2
ATL       0  1 0  0  0  1  X    2  5  2

WP- Ally Anderson:  1 run (0 ER), 6 hits,  0 BB,  2 Ks

ATLANTIC HIGHLIGHTS

2ND INNING:

Alexis Handel led off with a single and moved to second on a passed ball.  Handel scored on a single by Catherine Leonard.

6th INNING

Alexis Handel walked and was forced out on a FC by Catherine Leonard.  Leonard was replaced by McKenzie Waters.  Waters moved to second and then third when Reagan Pellett put down a SAC bunt and reached on an error and moved to second after the error.  Pellett was replaced on a re-entry of Belicia Smith.  Ally Anderson walked to load the bases.  Gabby Jordahl hit a ground ball to SS who forced Smith out at third but scored Waters.  Anderson was thrown out trying to score.