FORT MILL, S.C. — Riley Ford (17-2) threw a one-hitter with seven strikeouts as Lexington defeated Fort Mill 8-0 in game one of the state championship softball series.
Former News19 Player of the Week Sarah Gordon set a new single-season record for home runs as she belted a pair to give her 18.
The Wildcats (27-2) will go for the sweep and the 5A state title Wednesday at home. It would be their second state title in Class AAAAA since 2019 and sixth overall.