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Published May 27, 2011, 08:03 AM

EHS softball downs Amery, heads to semis

Ellsworth advanced to the regional semifinals in softball by beating Amery 7-1 Thursday in Ellsworth.

By: R-E Sports Staff, Pierce County Herald

Ellsworth advanced to the regional semifinals in softball by beating Amery 7-1 Thursday in Ellsworth.

The Panthers held Amery to only three hits. Halle Hatch got the win for Ellsworth, striking out three and walking two.

"Halle pitched a great game," Ellsworth coach Ryan Casper said.

Becca Chollett led the Panthers offensively, going a perfect 3-for-3 at the plate with a run and an RBI. Morgan Christopherson went 2-for-4 with a run and an RBI.

"We hit the ball well," Casper said.

With the win, Ellsworth improved to 13-6 on the year and will play host to No. 3 Osceola on Tuesday in the second round of the Division 2 regionals.

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