MS softball: Undefeated Staunton Terriers bound for state
The Staunton Junior High School softball is headed to state with a 14-0 record after winning the Gillespie regional and sectional. Photo courtesy of the Staunton Elementary/Jr. High School Facebook page.
By JACKSON WILSON
Enquirer Democrat Reporter
The quest for perfection is continuing on into the Illinois Elementary School Class 2A state tournament for the Staunton Junior High School softball team.
With a 10-2 victory over St. Elmo at Ben-Gil Elementary School in Gillespie last weekend, the Terriers became sectional champions with an undefeated 14-0 record.
Staunton also raised regional hardware at Ben-Gil a few days prior as the Terriers knocked off Roxana, 9-3, and Greenville, 7-6.
Staunton travels to Normal for a single elimination Elite Eight showdown with Illini Bluffs this Fri., Sept. 27. Game time is 2 p.m.
If the Terriers win against Bluffs, they will guarantee themselves two more games as a member of the IESA Class 2A finals.
Staunton would return to Normal to face either Metamora or Paris Mayo at noon Sept. 28 for a chance to play for the state title later that day at 4 p.m. A loss drops the Terriers into the 2 p.m. third place game.
