Panthers claim sectional title

WELLSTON - Visiting New Lexington (7-13) struck for six runs in the first inning and added six more in the sixth to nail down a 14-8 Division III sectional final win against second-seed Wellston (16-9) on Friday.

The seventh-seeded Panthers now play No. 6 Portsmouth West in a district semifinal at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Unioto High School.

Bailey Harris pitched seven innings for the win, striking out 12, walking two and allowing two walks. She also starred at the plate with a two-run homer in the sixth and a double. Destyn Beard had a double and two hits and Morgan Brown had three hits, including a double, in the win.

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