Local Sports Journal

The Holton Red Devils scored the game-winning run in the bottom of the sixth inning and defeated Grandville Calvin Christian 2-1 in a Division 3 quarterfinal softball game on Tuesday.

The game was played at Michigan State University.

Holton took a 1-0 lead in the fourth inning when Jacki Stone scored a run.

Calvin Christian was able to plate a single run in the top of the sixth to tie the game, but Holton came right back with a run in the bottom of the sixth.

The Red Devils will take on Unionville Sebewaing in the state semifinals at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Bailey Park in Battle Creek. Unionville Sebewaing defeated Gladstone 7-0 in its quarterfinal game on Tuesday.