Duncan, SC – The Emmanuel Softball team continued play in the Conference Carolinas tournament today with a game against North Greenville University. The Lions used a 5-run 3^rd inning to take an early lead and would hold on at the end to earn a 6-3 win and a spot in the Championship game tomorrow against Francis Marion. 
 
The two teams were scoreless until the 3^rd inning when the Lions bats got active. Lexi Jordan started the inning off with a single to center and Alyssa Adams quickly brought her home with her second home-run of the day to give the Lions a 2-0 lead. Jaryn Gibson got hit by a pitch and Kelley Feigen singled to center to put runners on 1^st and 2^nd for Isabel Harrison. Harrison delivered with a single up the middle to score Feigen and Ciara Passmore (pinch runner) and give the Lions a 4-0 lead. Gabby Buffington hit a single and Kinsley Goolsby singled up the middle to score Harrison and give the Lions a 5-0 lead. The Crusaders answered back quickly, scoring 3 runs on 5 hits in the bottom half of the inning. 
 
There was nothing going for either team until the 6^th inning when the Lions added to their lead. Jordan walked to start the inning, advancing to 2^nd on a ground out. Gibson singled up the middle to score Jordan, making the score 6-3, Lions.
 
The Crusaders would threaten in the bottom of the 7^th, leaving two runners on base but the Lions held on to win 6-3 and move onto the Championship game where they'll face #1 seed Francis Marion tomorrow at noon.  
 
At the plate, Jaryn Gibson, Kelley Feigen and Isabel Harrison each recorded 2 hits. 
 
On the mound, Macy Kelley got the start throwing 2.2 innings and giving up 3 runs on 7 hits. Maddie Edwards relieved her, pitching the final 4.1 innings. She gave up 5 hits and struck out 2 batters, walking 1. 
 
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