For the first time in more than a decade, the Adair County Lady Indians are headed to the regional tournament after advancing to the 20th District Championship and finishing as runners-up Tuesday night.
Adair County secured its spot in the district finals with a 6-2 win over Marion County on Monday before falling 3-1 to Taylor County in the championship game Tuesday. It marks the Lady Indians’ first appearance in the district title game since 2014.
In Monday’s opening round, Adair County used a big third inning to take control against Marion County. The Lady Indians got on the board in the bottom of the third when Allee Campbell doubled to score one run, Cady Kimbler singled to drive in another, and Trinity Hancock added a single that plated two runs.
Kimbler had a perfect night at the plate, collecting four hits in four at-bats to lead Adair County offensively. The Lady Indians finished with 12 hits in the win and played a clean game defensively with no errors.
Keylin Bergin went the distance in the circle, pitching seven innings to earn the win and help send Adair County to the district finals and securing a spot in the regional tournament.
In Tuesday night’s championship game, the Lady Indians battled Taylor County in a close contest before falling 3-1.
The game was tied at 1-1 beginning the bottom of the sixth inning before Taylor County scored two runs to take the lead and secure the district title.
Reagan Petty started in the circle for Adair County and recorded 13 outs. Ella Brown went 1-for-3 at the plate and led the Lady Indians with one RBI. Campbell, Kimbler, Jazalynn Young, Ashley Loy, Callee White and Brown each recorded one hit in the game.
Adair County again played error-free defense in the championship matchup.
The Lady Indians finish the district tournament as 20th District runners-up and will advance to regional tournament play in LaRue County. Regional tournament draws are set for Saturday morning.
