Kelly's Kaleigh Holman lays down a bunt during a softball game against Sikeston, Thursday, Oct. 1 2020, at Thomas W. Kelly High School, in Benton, Mo. (Alex Wallner/Standard Democrat)
Sikeston's Jordi James throws the ball to first base during a softball game against Sikeston, Thursday, Oct. 1 2020, at Thomas W. Kelly High School, in Benton, Mo. (Alex Wallner/Standard Democrat)
Kelly's Kate Hughes flips the bat after hitting the ball during a softball game against Sikeston, Thursday, Oct. 1 2020, at Thomas W. Kelly High School, in Benton, Mo. (Alex Wallner/Standard Democrat)
Kelly's Elly Pattengill celebrates with teammate Carlee Ray after scoring a run during a softball game against Sikeston, Thursday, Oct. 1 2020, at Thomas W. Kelly High School, in Benton, Mo. (Alex Wallner/Standard Democrat)
Kelly's Elly Pattengill high-fives teammate Carlee Ray after scoring a run during a softball game against Sikeston, Thursday, Oct. 1 2020, at Thomas W. Kelly High School, in Benton, Mo. (Alex Wallner/Standard Democrat)
Kelly's Elly Pattengill flips the bat after a hit during a softball game against Sikeston, Thursday, Oct. 1 2020, at Thomas W. Kelly High School, in Benton, Mo. (Alex Wallner/Standard Democrat)
Kelly's Elly Pattengill hits the ball during a softball game against Sikeston, Thursday, Oct. 1 2020, at Thomas W. Kelly High School, in Benton, Mo. (Alex Wallner/Standard Democrat)
Kelly's Mallory Lemonds tries to field a groundball during a softball game against Sikeston, Thursday, Oct. 1 2020, at Thomas W. Kelly High School, in Benton, Mo. (Alex Wallner/Standard Democrat)
Kelly's Mallory Lemonds throws a pitch during a softball game against Sikeston, Thursday, Oct. 1 2020, at Thomas W. Kelly High School, in Benton, Mo. (Alex Wallner/Standard Democrat)
Kelly's Paiten Groves swings at a pitch during a softball game against Sikeston, Thursday, Oct. 1 2020, at Thomas W. Kelly High School, in Benton, Mo. (Alex Wallner/Standard Democrat)
Kelly's Kate Hughes lays down a bunt during a softball game against Sikeston, Thursday, Oct. 1 2020, at Thomas W. Kelly High School, in Benton, Mo. (Alex Wallner/Standard Democrat)
Kelly's Ava LeGrand hits the ball during a softball game against Sikeston, Thursday, Oct. 1 2020, at Thomas W. Kelly High School, in Benton, Mo. (Alex Wallner/Standard Democrat)
Sikeston's Jordi James (10) tries to tag out Kelly's Katelyn Dannenmueller (30) during a softball game, Thursday, Oct. 1 2020, at Thomas W. Kelly High School, in Benton, Mo. (Alex Wallner/Standard Democrat)
Sikeston's Nayla Bonner throws a pitch during a softball game against Sikeston, Thursday, Oct. 1 2020, at Thomas W. Kelly High School, in Benton, Mo. (Alex Wallner/Standard Democrat)
Kelly's Kendyl Stuckey slides home during a softball game against Sikeston, Thursday, Oct. 1 2020, at Thomas W. Kelly High School, in Benton, Mo. (Alex Wallner/Standard Democrat)
Kelly's Kate Hughes (left) smiles after scoring a run during a softball game against Sikeston, Thursday, Oct. 1 2020, at Thomas W. Kelly High School, in Benton, Mo. (Alex Wallner/Standard Democrat)
Sikeston's Lydia Hodgkiss eyes a pitch to hit during a softball game against Sikeston, Thursday, Oct. 1 2020, at Thomas W. Kelly High School, in Benton, Mo. (Alex Wallner/Standard Democrat)
Kelly's Kate Hughes hits the ball during a softball game against Sikeston, Thursday, Oct. 1 2020, at Thomas W. Kelly High School, in Benton, Mo. (Alex Wallner/Standard Democrat)
Kelly's Carlee Ray smiles after scoring the game-winning run after a softball game against Sikeston, Thursday, Oct. 1 2020, at Thomas W. Kelly High School, in Benton, Mo. (Alex Wallner/Standard Democrat)
Sikeston's Nayla Bonner fist-bumps teammate Julia Spurlock during a softball game against Sikeston, Thursday, Oct. 1 2020, at Thomas W. Kelly High School, in Benton, Mo. (Alex Wallner/Standard Democrat)
Kelly's Kaleigh Holman hits the ball during a softball game against Sikeston, Thursday, Oct. 1 2020, at Thomas W. Kelly High School, in Benton, Mo. (Alex Wallner/Standard Democrat)
Kelly's Kim Seabaugh hits the ball during a softball game against Sikeston, Thursday, Oct. 1 2020, at Thomas W. Kelly High School, in Benton, Mo. (Alex Wallner/Standard Democrat)
Sikeston's Julia Spurlock hits the ball during a softball game against Kelly, Thursday, Oct. 1 2020, at Thomas W. Kelly High School, in Benton, Mo. (Alex Wallner/Standard Democrat)
Kelly's Ava LeGrand lays down a bunt during a softball game against Sikeston, Thursday, Oct. 1 2020, at Thomas W. Kelly High School, in Benton, Mo. (Alex Wallner/Standard Democrat)
Sikeston's Nayla Bonner hits the ball during a softball game against Kelly, Thursday, Oct. 1 2020, at Thomas W. Kelly High School, in Benton, Mo. (Alex Wallner/Standard Democrat)
Sikeston's Kalee Kitchen hits the ball during a softball game against Kelly, Thursday, Oct. 1 2020, at Thomas W. Kelly High School, in Benton, Mo. (Alex Wallner/Standard Democrat)
Kelly's Elly Pattengill tries to tag out Sikeston's Zoe Evans during a softball game, Thursday, Oct. 1 2020, at Thomas W. Kelly High School, in Benton, Mo. (Alex Wallner/Standard Democrat)
Kelly's Alaney Moore hits the ball during a softball game against Sikeston, Thursday, Oct. 1 2020, at Thomas W. Kelly High School, in Benton, Mo. (Alex Wallner/Standard Democrat)
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