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Atlantic takes 7th place at 3A State Softball Tourney

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July 21st, 2016 by admin

The Atlantic Trojans Softball team came away with a 7th place finish at the 2016 Class 3A State Softball Tournament.  The Trojans lost in the consolation round on Thursday to CMB by a 3-0 score but then bounced back to win the 7th Place Game 6-3 over Estherville Lincoln Central.  The win marks the first ever State Tournament win for the Trojans with this being their first ever trip.

In the win over Estherville-Lincoln Central pitcher Ally Andersen delivered 9 strikeouts, 1 walk, allowed 7 hits and 0 earned runs.  Senior Erin Olsen was 3 for 4 with 2 runs scored and 1 RBI on a single, double, and triple.  Alexis Handel was 2 for 4 at the plate with 2 runs scored and Reagan Pellett was 1 for 3 with 2 runs on a single.

The Trojans finish their season with an overall record of 27-16.