Lone Oak Lady Flash Set for State Tourney

The Lone Oak Lady Flash were hands down the best team in the First Region this season, proving so last week by adding a First Region Championship to their region best 35-4 record. However, the Lady Flash will have to play their best softball of the season if they hope to extend their season in the Rawlings/KHSAA Softball State Tournament.

The Lady Flash, playing in their first state tournament since 2001, finished the season ranked 17th in the final coaches poll, but still face quite a battle if they are to add a state title to their impressive resume. Ten of the 16 teams in the tournament are ranked and five top-10 teams are in Lone Oak's bracket.

Lone Oak will face 7th ranked Green County (37-3) at 7:30 pm on Thursday.

Green County has already won a state title this season after defeating Livingston Central in the Touchstone Energy All "A" Classic. Their opponent en route to the title was a familiar foe to the Lady Flash. Green County defeated Heath, a team that plays in the same district as Lone Oak, to advance to the All "A" title game.

The Lady Flash are currently riding a 10-game win streak. Their last loss come at the hands of Christian County in the Lady Colonel Classic on May 12. A loss that snapped a season high 16-game win streak.

Should the Lady Flash advance past Green County they will face the either Owensboro Catholic, ranked 9th in the state, or unranked Johnson County on Friday.