MARSHALL, Texas – Gilmer probably doesn’t want to see Pleasant Grove pitcher Lexi Snyder again anytime soon.

Snyder lost a heart-breaking 2-1 decision to the Lady Buckeyes in Saturday’s first game at Marshall High School. She then started, and finished in the circle, leading Pleasant Grove to a dramatic 3-2 win, and the Region II-4A quarter-finals title. The Lady Hawks now play Aubrey in the regional semifinals next week.

Pleasant Grove piled up 11 hits in Game 3 of the series. Hailey Allen led Pleasant Grove at the plate with three hits. Presley Humphrey had two hits, while Snyder walked twice and contributed a double.

Lexi Snyder homers for PG’s only run

Addy Walker, Natalie Nickolson, Zoey Smith, Mackenzie Williams and Tamia Cook had one hit each for the Hawks.

In Saturday’s first game both schools got outstanding pitching efforts. Snyder pitched a complete game, allowing three runs and striking out five. Snyder also accounted for Pleasant Grove’s only run with a homer in the sixth inning.