Christian County allowed six runs in three games and won the Lady Colonel Classic Saturday at Tie Breaker Park in Hopkinsville.
It was the first time Christian County has won their own tournament since adopting the single elimination format several years ago.
Griffin Joiner hit a pair of solo home runs and picked up the pitching win in the championship game -- a 6-2 win over Union County.
Joiner gave up three hits and two runs over four innings, striking out seven. Maggie Glass gave up one hit over the final three innings to get the save.
Casey Castile and Maddie Pelletier each had two hits for Christian County (16-2).
Haley Ogletree had a two-run home run for Union County (13-4).
Christian County advanced to the title game with a 16-2 win over St. Mary. The Lady Colonels scored in every inning, highlighted by three hits and three RBIs by Griffin Joiner and three hits by Maggie Glass.
Casey Castile and Malena Whipple each had two hits as part of the 15-hit attack.
Angela Russell had a two-run home run for St. Mary (7-5).
In the opener, Malina Whipple and Maddie Pelletier each homered to power the Lady Colonels to a 10-2 win over Edmonson County. Pelletier drove in three runs with two hits, and Casey Castile added two hits.
For the three games, Castile was 6-for-10 with six runs scored, while Pelletier was 5-for-9 with four RBIs.
David Joiner talks about the tournament win
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