Centralia’s Jaylynn Brown struck out 18 and the offense scored three runs in the first to help lead the Lady Panthers to the state title game with a 4-0 win over Blair Oaks.
Madi Johnson led off the bottom of the first with a double, then Ealynne Bostick walked to set up Cora King.
Tilly Fox added on three batters later.
The Lady Panthers added on in the second.
It was all Jaylynn Brown from there.
Claire Page had two hits. Addison Kusgen drew three walks for Blair Oaks. Ava Willson broke up a no-hitter with one out in the seventh. Blair Oaks proceeded to load the bases but Brown forced a flyout to center and a lineout to short to secure the win. 29-3 Centralia will play Oak Grove in the state title game Saturday. We will have the broadcast on NP3 with pregame at 2:15.
Liz Bostick Postgame:
