The #5 seeded Highland Scotties avenged an early-season loss today to the #4 seeded Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) Bears by the score of 8-4.

After a lengthy delay to the start of the game, the Scotties got off to a rough start in the first inning giving up 4 earned runs. The momentum slowly started to shift for the Scotties as Head Coach Heidi Jordan decided to change pitchers, bringing in freshman Taylor Kettle.

Kettle was able to control the tempo of the game and even seemed to get better as the game progressed, ultimately preventing DMACC from scoring another run for the entire game. Kettle went on to pitch 6 innings of shutout softball for her first career postseason victory.

On the offensive side, Kerstyn Finch was outstanding going 3-4 with 3 hits, 2 runs, and an RBI. Freshman Kenzie Ogden was also a key player today for the Scotties, adding 3 hits, 1 run, and 1 RBI. Cheyenne Minnick added to Highland's offensive push and finished the day with 3 critical RBIs, 2 coming in the 5-run 5^th inning for the Scotties.

Highland faces possibly their toughest opponent of the year tomorrow in the #1 seeded Phoenix College from Arizona. Highland will have the benefit of KJCCC MVP Lilli Weir being fully rested and ready for tomorrow morning's action.

Tomorrow's 3^rd round games will begin at 10 a.m. in Oxford, Alabama. If the Scotties win, they will play on Friday, May 28 at 12 p.m. and they will take on the winner of the #2 seed Jones & #3 seed Louisburg game. If they lose, they will take on an unknown opponent tomorrow at 6 p.m. All tournament games will be broadcasted on the NJCAA channel and a link will be provided at scottieathletics.com.