Redmond still alive in 4A state softball tournament | Prep roundup

The Redmond High softball team remains in the hunt for third place following the first day of the Class 4A state tournament on Friday at Merkel Field in Spokane.

By John William Howard • May 28, 2016 2:02 am

The Redmond High softball team remains in the hunt for third place following the first day of the Class 4A state tournament on Friday at Merkel Field in Spokane.

Redmond (14-12) lost to Rodgers 11-1 in the opening round. Redmond then beat West Valley 17-2 and University 8-7 to reach the consolation quarterfinals.

Next, Redmond is scheduled to play Richland at 10 a.m. on Saturday morning in Spokane.

The Forest Ridge/Bear Creek softball team lost to Cedarcrest on Friday at Carlon Park in Selah, ending its run in the Class 2A tournament.

Forest Ridge/Bear Creek lost to W. F. West in the first game of the tournament, but beat Sedro-Wooley in the second round.

BASEBALL

The Overlake/Bear Creek baseball team lost to Vashton Island, 1-0, in the Class 1A state semifinals on Friday at County Stadium in Yakima.

Next, Overlake/Bear Creek is scheduled to play Freeman for the consolation title at 1 p.m. on Saturday afternoon in Yakima.