Mildred Bernard Martinez founded the preschool bearing her name in 1934 to serve young Black children during segregation.

Kayley Thompson, Palmyra, 5-4; 3. Laura Blake, GICC, 5-4; 4. Kendyl O'Hare, Kearney Catholic, 5-2; 4. Tali Erwin, Laurel-C-C, 5-2; 4. Janessa Overgaard, Homer, 5-2; 7. Zoey Morrow, Ravenna, 5-2; 8.

The victory capped a perfect season for Shepherd and gave the Fillies their first state softball championship.

The tourney, which will still begin on Thursday, has been moved from Sullivan Park in Glasgow to Cal Ripken Field in Glasgow.

Thomas Jefferson rolled through their regional opener as the defense earned their seventh shutout of the season and Makena Kramer led the offense with a goal and two assists.