The Saints plate five runs in the first then pull away with three in the fourth and five in the fifth to down the Bobcats 15-5 in the semifinals set up a regional final rematch with Searsport.
Softball
Softball: Madison puts end to Winthrop’s run in C South playoffs
Bulldogs break through in middle innings to secure trip to regional final.
Softball: Gardiner’s early lead too much for Poland to overcome in B South semifinal
Gardiner starting pitcher Cooley went the distance allowing both runs on seven hits and striking out six. She also drove in two runs in the win over the Knights.
Area roundup: Poland shuts out Medomak Valley in B South softball quartefinal
The Knights move on to the semifinals after surviving a low-scoring affair. Seasons come to an end for Mountain Valley softball and the baseball teams at Mt. Abram, Lewiston and Spruce Mountain.
Softball: Winthrop surprises Monmouth in Class C South quarterfinals
No. 6 Winthrop storms past No. 3 Monmouth Academy to reach regional semifinals.
Softball: Hall-Dale advances to C South semis with rout of Oak Hill
Quick turnaround for tournament games doesn’t face Bulldogs
Softball: Early homer jump-starts Oxford Hills’ quarterfinal win over Camden Hills
Catcher Kaydence Morse’s three-run home run in the first inning sets tone for the Vikings’ 10-2 win over the Windjammers.
Area roundup: Buckfield softball and Monmouth baseball advance
Carmen Crockett fans 12 and Addison Stevens-Belanger has four hits, including a homer, in the Bucks’ 19-0 victory, while Kyle Palleschi aids the Mustangs with his bat and his arm.
H.S. sports notebook: Mt. Abram baseball is game for difficult postseason path
Also, Oxford Hills and pitcher Maddy Miller looking to make a run in softball playoffs; Gray-NG/Poland boys lacrosse players learning roles, and Maranacook/Winthrop girls lacrosse stacked with athletes.
Varsity Maine softball poll: Poland and Oxford Hills maintain spots
The Knights are still ranked seventh and the Vikings are 10th. Biddeford remains at the top of the poll despite not receiving any first-place votes.