Amherst advances in state softball playoffs

The Amherst Falcons went on the road on May 28 to take on Peshtigo in the regional finals.

In the bottom of the second inning, Peshtigo took an early lead as McKinley Fairchild hit a two RBI single to centerfield to give Amherst a 2-0 lead.
Amherst cut the Peshtigo lead in half as Jackie Nooyen hit an RBI double to make the score 2-1.

In the top of the seventh inning, Amherst tied the game as Izzy Losinski hit a single to drive in a run and make the score 2-2.

Ava Dambroski and Calee Schulist each drove in runs with RBI singles that gave Amherst a lead.

In the bottom of the inning Amherst got three quick outs to finish off the game and make the final score 4-2 as they advance to sectionals.