Lady Indians now in regional semis

The Groveton Lady Indians continue their romp through the championship series. Courtesy photo

By Tony Farkas
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NACOGDOCHES — Two wins over Beckville on Saturday put the Groveton Lady Indians into the semifinals.

While Groveton lost 8-1 on Thursday, the Lady Indians rebounded and dropped the Lady Bearcats 4-3 and 6-3 on Saturday.

Megan Luce got the loss, allowing 3 runs on 2 hits and striking out 4; reliever Landree Martin allowed five runs on five hits, including 1 home run.
Luce got the only hit in that game.

In the first Saturday game, a 4-run fourth inning gave the Lady Indians a lead it never lost.

Luce got the win this time, striking out 4 while giving up 3 runs on 8 hits. Lexi Easterling went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead the offense.

In the second half of the doubleheader, Luce again was credited with the win, pitching 3 innings and allowing only one hit while striking out 2. Martin again was reliever, giving up 3 runs on 4 hits and striking out 4.

Luce, Easterling, Martin, Kiki Smith, Caila Antley and Maryssa Rivers each contributed a hit in the win.

Groveton moves on to the Regional Semifinals against the Como-Pickton Eagles at 6 p.m. Friday in Whitehouse.