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Tonganoxie High seniors Lindsey Himpel, Sarah Flaherty and Amanda Albert cheer from the dugout during their team's 1-0 regional semifinal victory against Baldwin last week in Eudora.

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Lindsey Himpel lays down a bunt against Baldwin last week in Eudora.

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THS outfielder Sarah Flaherty attempts to hold on to a catch against Baldwin as shortstop Lindsey Himpel looks on.

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THS coach Diane Titterington shows a little enthusiasm after Sarah Flaherty reached third base in the ninth inning against Baldwin.

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THS pitcher Amanda Albert prepares to throw against Baldwin as third baseman Alisha Barnes and first baseman Ashlee Lohman get in defensive position. Albert pitched all 18 innings for THS Wednesday, May 14, as the Chieftains won 1-0 in a regional semifinal that took nine innings and lost 6-5 in the regional championship that also went nine.

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Sarah Flaherty slides safely into second base in the ninth inning of Tonganoxie's 1-0 win against Baldwin last week. Flaherty scored the winning run that helped place the Chieftains in a regional championship game against Santa Fe Trail. THS lost that game, and a chance to go to state, as the Chargers pervailed, 6-5, in extra innings.

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