Shorecrest softball team continues State play Saturday morning in Lacey after loss and two victories Friday

The Shorecrest softball team continues play in the State 3A softball tournament Saturday morning after losing to Holy Names and defeating Kelso and Peninsula in Friday games,

Shorecrest will meet Juanita in a State elimination game at 9 a.m. at the Regional Athletic Complex in Lacey, north of Olympia.

The Scots lost to Holy Names, 8-1, in the first round before defeating Kelso, 11-10, and Peninsula, 3-1 to avoid elimination.

In the 8-1 loss to Holy Names, Katie Champoux hit a home run for Shorecrest.

In the 11-10 victory over Kelso, winning pitcher Amanda Hartley also hit 3 for 4 with 2 RBI and 2 runs scored. Callie Anderson hit 3 for 4 with a double and an RBI.

In the 3-1 victory over Peninsula , winning pitcher Amanda Eshelman struck out eight batters and gave up five hits in six innings. Hartley hit 3 for 4 with 2 doubles and an RBI. Jeanna Berg hit a home run,