Prep Softball Roundup: Mark Morris takes No. 2 seed into State Tournament

Going On – Naselle wins District title, Kelso sneaks into State; and the rest of the teams still playing

Mark Morris players (from left to right) Paisley Fraidenburg (11), Megan Fugleberg, Makenzie Henthorn (9), and Shyanne Sellers (7) discuss the next steps after being awarded the second place trophy at the 2A District IV Tournament, Friday, May 16, at Rec Park in Chehalis. / Photos by Kody Christen of The Chronicle

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High School Softball

Monarchs fall to Tumwater in District title game

CHEHALIS — The Mark Morris softball team suffered its first loss of the season in their final contest at the 2A District IV Tournament. The Monarchs had been victorious in 22 consecutive games entering Friday night’s contest against Tumwater, when they fell 3-0 in the District championship tilt.

It was a disappointing development for the 2A Greater St. Helens League champions, but it will not be the final chapter in their storybook.

“That’s a great team, and we have been No. 1 and No. 2 all year long in the RPI,” MM head coach Chris Mejia said. “I fully intend that that’s the way it’s going to end up when we go to the seeding committee.”

Indeed, that is the way it came out when the powers that be convened on Sunday. The Monarchs are the No. 2 seed to the state tournament, and the T-Birds are No. 1.

“We’re probably going to face them again,” Mejia predicted.

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