Class 1 softball state quarterfinal: Crane at Advance
The Advance Hornets held off Crane 6-4 to win a MSHSAA Class 1 softball state quarterfinal Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Westfield Park in Advance.
Advance pitcher Annie Duffield (24) tosses the ball to first baseman Natalee Roper during the first inning against Crane on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Westfield Park in Advance.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Advance's Mikayla Mikels (13) hugs Danielle Markham (5), as Annie Duffield (24) and Kaylee Cline (second from right) celebrate after the Hornets' 6-4 win over Crane on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Westfield Park in Advance.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Advance third baseman Madi Ford throws out a runner in the first inning Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Westfield Park in Advance.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Crane catcher Danielle Cutbirth (right) tags out Advance's Natalee Roper at the plate during the second inning Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Westfield Park in Advance.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Advance second baseman Lily McLeary (left) catches a popup during the second inning Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Westfield Park in Advance.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Advance pitcher Annie Duffield (left) attempts to throw out a runner at first base during the second inning Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Westfield Park in Advance.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Advance's Mikayla Mikels connects on a pitch by Crane's Aubree Chisam on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Westfield Park in Advance.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
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