COLUMBUS — Pierce County will have to wait another year to capture an elusive first state softball title after being ousted Friday at the weather delayed state tournament.
Making their first “Elite 8” appearance since 2022, the 13thseed Lady Bears (24-8), ranked third in the last regular season Top 10 poll, rallied to beat fellow Region 3 member Crisp County (13-14), the 21st seed, 7-5 Thursday, October 30 in a matchup delayed one day.
It was the third victory over the Lady Cougars this year, who entered having won eight of their last 10 games.
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