Prep softball: Lake Stevens 4, Monroe 3

Published 9:17 pm Thursday, May 21, 2015

MONROE — Lake Stevens defeated Monroe 4-3 in a loser-out game of the 4A District 1 Tournament on Thursday.

The Vikings were led by Payton Beaver, who batted 2-for-3 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored. Freshman Sara Johnson also pitched a complete game, giving up seven hits.

“(Payton) had a great day at the plate and I thought Sara Johnson threw a great game,” Lake Stevens head coach Sarah Hirsch said.

The victory sets up a third matchup this season with Snohomish for the district’s second and final berth to the state tournament. The two teams have split their earlier meetings.

The game begins at 4 p.m. on Friday at Sky River Park.

At Sky River Park

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McKenzie Schulz, Sarah Reeves (5) and Morgan Allen. Sara Johnson and Tehya Harney. WP–Johnson. LP–Schulz. 2B–Payton Beaver (LS), Cassidy Fifield (LS), Kacey Hvitved (M) 2, Megan Rybar (M). HR–Sarah Reeves (M). Records–Monroe 16-7. Lake Stevens 18-6.