followed by a run after Taylan Starr grounded out.

Pineda earned the win for the Lady Pirates as they gave up 12 hits and three runs (two earned) over seven innings, striking out two and walking four.

Preston had a total of 11 hits in the game. Olivia Beaver, Josie Cope, and Na’Braijhanae Phillips each had two hits for the Lady Pirates; while Kristen Houlby, Taylan Starr, Kinlee Basquez, Celeste Pineda and Olivia Beaver each drove in one run.

Preston – R: 7, H: 11; E: 3 Valliant – R: 3, H: 12, E: 3 — Preston 11, Antlers 4

Na’Braijhanae Phillips hit two home runs and drove in four as the Lady Pirates defeated Antlers 11-4 on Tuesday. Phillips homered in the first and fourth innings.

The Lady Pirates took the lead, 3-2, in the bottom of the first as Phillips and Jaiden Harley both hit home runs. Josie Cope added a solo home run to center field in the bottom of the third for the Lady Pirates.

Celeste Pineda earned the win for Lady Pirates, as she allowed five hits and four runs (two earned) over seven innings, striking out none and walking three.

Preston collected 12 hits in the game, and sending the Lady Pirates to the State Tournament next week.