Columbia of White Salmon eliminated at 1A softball tourney

RICHLAND — An 11-run sixth inning by Lynden Christian put an end to an otherwise stellar softball season by the Columbia Bruins of White Salmon.

Lynden Christian, which entered the sixth inning with a 2-0 lead and added 11 runs — all with two outs — to win by mercy rule 13-0 in six innings in the 1A state tournament’s round of 12.

The Bruins (22-3) had two hits each from Teagan Blankenship and Ella Reed among the team’s seven hits.

Columbia started its season 18-0 before losing 5-4 to Class 4A Camas on May 11. Its other loss was to Montesano at the 1A district tournament.

LYNDEN CHRISTIAN 13, COLUMBIA-WHITE SALMON 0

Lynden 000 20(11) —13 12 2

Columbia 000 000 —0 7 1

Columbia (22-3)

Pitching — McKynzi Guinn 5.2 IP, 6 R, 9 H, 1 K; Josie Dickey 0 IP; 6 R, 2 H, 3 BB; Halle Kock 0.1 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 3 BB. Highlights — Teagan Blankenship 2-3 2B SB; Kock 1-3; Maggie Bryan 1-3 SB; Macee Barnes 1-3 2B; Ella Reed 2-3.