Lady Dragons all the way

Junction City's softball program has certainly come a long way. The Lady Dragons will try to go ALL the way Friday when they take on perennial powerhouse Foreman in the 2A State championship game.
Junction City had to win three games in less than 24 hours thanks to a pair of rain delays. The Lady Dragons won twice on Monday, including late Monday night, then had to get up Tuesday morning and beat Western Yell County 10-0.
Junction City's win sets up an intriguing rematch with the Lady Gators, who have won three straight state championships and will be competing in the championship game for the fifth year in a row.
Foreman beat Junction City 10-2 in the regional final last week in Dierks. The Lady Gators' pitcher, at one point, hit three JC batters in a row, including two in the head. Law enforcement officers had to separate the two sets of fans in that game.
Somehow, I don't think the players have forgotten that incident.
Senior catcher Alex McDonald struck out for the first time all season in that game.
"Then, she hit me in the chin," said McDonald. "I'm really looking forward to playing her again."
The Lady Dragons, who made it to the state semifinals last year, are looking for respect despite a 27-5 record. They will be big underdogs against Foreman. I really don't think they care.
I wish I could get to Fayetteville for this one but I can't.
Let's get ready to rumble.