Softball wins round one of districts 5-4 in tight game with Washington Bluejays

Up to bat, Sophomore Amanda Mehrtens (16) smiles back towards her teammates in the dugout.

After catching the pass, senior Taylor Gordon (11) throws the ball back to junior Ella Wilson (8).

Swinging her arm junior Ella Wilson (8) pitches the ball towards the opposing team.

Junior Paige Bray (18) runs from second to third base.

Senior Ava Reinecke (6) catches the pass from junior Ella Wilson (8).

On the 2nd strike junior Elliotte Stevens (4) hits the ball into the outfield before running to first base.

While the Washington Bluejays attempt to pass the ball to the third baseman senior Ava Reinecke (6) runs to third base.

After catching the ball sophomore Emily Perone throws it infield.

Junior Leila Miller (19) swings her bat meeting the ball and hitting it into the outfield.

Sophomore Bianca Carlson (34) runs toward third base.

Junior Leila Miller (19) prepares to catch the pitch from junior Ella Wilson (8)

After catching the ball in the outfield junior Sarah Hou (2) prepares to throw it.

Hitting the ball into the air junior Elliotte Stevens (4) looks up before running to first base.

As sophomore Bianca Carlson (34) starts to slide into third base the Washington Bluejays attempt to get her out. Carlson then runs to homebase getting the winning point for the Falcons at 5-4.

After winning the game senior Ava Reinecke (6) celebrates by jumping in the air.

Junior Leila Miller (19) jumps up celebrating the win while teammates senior Ava Reinecke (6) and junior Sarah Hou (2) cheer