by Scott Sacry
The Class A softball teams of Corvallis, Hamilton, and Stevensville competed in the Western A Divisionals in Frenchtown on May 19-20. Hamilton finished 5th, Corvallis 6th, and Stevensville lost out in the consolation bracket.
Hamilton defeated Corvallis in the 5th/6th place game on Saturday, with Hamilton winning 9-4. For Hamilton, Mariah Johnson went 4 for 4 and scored 3 runs, Cierra Cole went 3 for 5, and Addison Flynn went 2 for 5 with 2 RBIs. For Corvallis, Jadyn Greenwood went 4 for 4 with 2 RBIs.
Hamilton and Corvallis travel to the Class A State tournament in Belgrade on May 25-27. Hamilton plays Hardin on Thursday, May 25th at 1 p.m. in the opening round, while Corvallis plays Laurel on Thursday, May 25th at 11 a.m. in their first round game.