After Baptist Hill forfeited in the District VIII playoffs, Latta and Whale Branch were the only two teams remaining in the bracket. Latta hosted on Thursday and took a 15-0 win over Whale Branch in five innings. Latta will host Whale Branch again on Saturday at 6:00 p.m. for the District VIII title.
In Class 2A softball, Dillon’s Lady Wildcats shut out Lake Marion 16-0 in three innings to advance in the District VIII bracket, and Aynor defeated Timberland 19-4. Dillon will host Aynor on Saturday at 2:00 p.m.
In Class A baseball, the Latta Vikings received a first round bye in the District VIII bracket, and Whale Branch defeated Cross in the other District VIII game. The Vikings will host Whale Branch on Saturday at 6:00 p.m.
Also in Class A, Lake View’s Wild Gators devastated Hemingway 24-1 in five innings in the District V playoffs, scoring 16 runs in the first two innings. Branchville, the Region V champ, shut out Lincoln 24-0 in the other District V game to advance. Lake View will be at Branchville on Saturday at 5:00 p.m.
In Class 2A baseball, the Dillon Wildcats defeated Lake City 12-2 in five innings in District VIII. The other district game between Waccamaw and Kingstree was rained out. On Saturday, Dillon will face the winner of the make-up game while Lake City will play the loser.
Be sure to pick up Tuesday’s issue of THE DILLON HERALD for more info on all the games.