By TYLER HENRY
Lead Sportswriter - Salina Post
The Bennington Lady Bulldogs cruised by Republic County in the quarterfinal round of regionals, winning 16-0 in a game that took just two and a half innings to complete.
Haylee Blake was excellent in the circle, allowing just one hit and two total baserunners in three innings of shutout work.
After a quick top of the first, the Lady Bulldogs came to the plate and got their first ten runners on base, scoring ten runs before the second frame.
The second inning saw more of the same with a six-run outburst capped off by a three-run Rylee Benien blast.
The top of the third was little more than a formality, with Alta Noon delivering a strike to second to double off the runner and secure the victory.
All nine spots in the Lady Bulldog order reached base at least twice, with all nine players scoring at least one run.
Benien led the charge with a three-for-three day complete with a single, a double, and a home run, scoring three times and driving in four runs.
Bennington awaits the winner of a Tuesday showdown between Valley Falls (13-10) and Troy (8-15). The Lady Bulldogs will host the semifinals and finals on Wednesday.
This quarterfinal victory can be watched back any time on-demand below.