The hits would not come

Emmetsburg outhit and outscored Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn in the opening round of the Class 2A regional softball tournament. The E-Hawks won the game, 9-3, on July 8 at Emmetsburg.

Four hits and three runs by Emmetsburg in the first inning set the tone. They continued to build their advantage, scoring two runs in the second inning, single runs in the third and fourth innings, and two more runs in the fifth.

The E-Hawks finished with 12 hits, double the total for H-M-S.

The Hawks had two runners on base in the first two innings but failed to score, and were retired in order over the next three inn...