NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Menchville is headed to states in softball for the first time ever and Gloucester will join them. It's the Dukes first trip in 6 years.
The Monarchs and Sarah Johnson shutout Nansemond River 2-0 on Tuesday in the Class 5A region semifinals. Johnson had 10 strikeouts and gave up just one hit.
Gloucester held Hickory scoreless in their 2-0 win. Mackenzie Smith struck out 10 on the way to the Dukes win. Laura Tobin and Makenna Keys drove in the Dukes' runs.