Tuscola County Sports

Williamson powers USA to State Finals. Jillian Willamson pitched a no-hitter and drilled a two-run homerun in the sixth inning to lead Unionville-Sebewing to a 4-0 win over Rapid River in a Division 4 state semifinals matchup on Friday afternoon. With the win, USA advances to the Division 4 state finals on Saturday. Williamson faced just 22 batters in seven innings of work, striking out 11 while issuing one walk. Williamson also went 2-for-4 at the plate, including drilling a two-run homerun in the top of the sixth inning to put the Patriots up 4-0. Kelsey Schaus added an RBI in the win and Carly Treiber went 2-for-4 for USA.

Photos by Andrew Selich FLUSHING - Kaitlyn Squanda smacked a solo homerun over the right centerfield fence in the fourth inning, giving Abbey Harrington all the runs she needed as Reese defeated Frankenmuth, 1-0, in a Division 3 state quarterfinal game at Flushing HS on Tuesday afternoon. With the win, Reese (41-1), ranked No. 1 in the state in Division 3 for most of the season, advances to the state semifinals for the first time since 2002. Reese will play Bronson on Diamond 3 at Bailey Park in Battle Creek on Friday, June 12. The game is scheduled to begin at 6:30pm. Harrington struck out 12 Frankenmuth batters and allowed just one hit, a bunt single in the fourth inning. Harrington did not walk a batter. Reese coach Andy Behmlander said that Harrington had only walked 10 batters the ENTIRE season. Reese's defense made several nice plays to keep the Eagles off the base baths. Frankenmuth senior Heather Schultz also pitched a gem. Schultz struck out five, scattered five hit