WIAA softball championships: Addison Jay's clutch hit sends Mount Spokane to 3A semifinals

Wildcats need three runs in sixth inning to overcome reigning state runner-up Bulldogs, 5-3; all No. 1 seeds advance to final four

LACEY, Wash. — Around the state, Mount Spokane has been the queen of the slow-moving softball, winning the past three WIAA Class 3A championships.

It is the high-velocity game the Wildcats have been in search of a state-tournament breakthrough — especially after a few freaky-Friday showings.

Could this be their year?

After their late-game recovery Friday, it might be.