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4A Bi-District Softball: Skyview overcomes drama to wrap up state berth

Battle Ground stays alive after beating Union in loser-out game

By Micah Rice, Columbian Sports Editor
Published: May 17, 2024, 10:59pm
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Skyview's Lainey Phillips, right, is congratulated by coach Kim Anthony after hitting a home run in the sixth inning of a quarterfinal game against South Kitsap in the Class 4A District 3/4 tournament on Friday, May 17, 2024 in Kent.
Skyview's Lainey Phillips, right, is congratulated by coach Kim Anthony after hitting a home run in the sixth inning of a quarterfinal game against South Kitsap in the Class 4A District 3/4 tournament on Friday, May 17, 2024 in Kent. (Micah Rice/The Columbian) Photo Gallery

KENT – A rude awakening, some rough footing and a tedious delay.

None of that could keep the Skyview softball team from its main goal Friday at the Class 4A District 3/4 tournament – A fourth consecutive state playoff berth.

Skyview won both its games at the Kent Service Club Ballfields, beating Puyallup 7-1 in the first round before snuffing out South Kitsap 7-3 in the quarterfinals.

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