High School SportsMay 20, 2021

SPRINGFIELD ó A steady rain moved into the city at game time, and with more precipitation expected, MSHSAA suspended the Class 1 semifinal between the Advance and Purdy s0ftball teams in the third inning. Purdy held a 1-0 lead with two outs in the top of the third when the umpires called for a rain delay Thursday at the Killian Softball Complex. A little more than an hour later, MSHSSA decided to postpone Thursdayís games until Friday.

Advance players greet Natalee Roper (10) during player introductions Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Springfield.
Advance players greet Natalee Roper (10) during player introductions Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Springfield.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Purdy's Lauren Schallert pitches to an Advance batter during the second inning Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Springfield.
Purdy's Lauren Schallert pitches to an Advance batter during the second inning Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Springfield.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
The Advance Hornets prepare to take the field in the first inning Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Springfield.
The Advance Hornets prepare to take the field in the first inning Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Springfield.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Advance's Annie Duffield delivers a pitch to a Purdy batter during the first inning Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Springfield.
Advance's Annie Duffield delivers a pitch to a Purdy batter during the first inning Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Springfield.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Advance pitcher Annie Duffield fields a bunt and throws out a runner at first base in the first inning Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Springfield.
Advance pitcher Annie Duffield fields a bunt and throws out a runner at first base in the first inning Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Springfield.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
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Advance third baseman Madi Ford throws out a runner at first base during the first inning Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Springfield.
Advance third baseman Madi Ford throws out a runner at first base during the first inning Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Springfield.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Advance's Kaylee Cline swings at a pitch from Purdy's Lauren Schallert during the first inning Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Springfield.
Advance's Kaylee Cline swings at a pitch from Purdy's Lauren Schallert during the first inning Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Springfield.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Advance third baseman Madi Ford catches a pop fly in foul territory during the second inning Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Springfield.
Advance third baseman Madi Ford catches a pop fly in foul territory during the second inning Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Springfield.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Advance's Mikayla Mikels swings at a pitch from Purdy's Lauren Schallert during the second inning Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Springfield.
Advance's Mikayla Mikels swings at a pitch from Purdy's Lauren Schallert during the second inning Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Springfield.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
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