Esko making another run in Section 7AA

Esko is marching toward a possible fourth consecutive Section 7AA softball title after a 4-3 win over Proctor in the winner’s bracket final Tuesday in Grand Rapids.

Miranda Kelley shut down the Rails’ vaunted offense giving up just eight hits in seven innings. Kelley also bashed out three hits, scored two runs and doubled in helping the Eskomos stay in the Class AA winners bracket. Kristy DeMuth had two hits and doubled for the winners and also had a pair of RBIs.

The Rails turned around and staved off elimination by defeating Moose Lake-Willow River 9-4, leading to another game against Esko f...