Georgetown rallies in extras to beat Aledo in 5A Texas UIL Softball State Semifinals

AUSTIN, Texas — Georgetown had to survive a late-inning scare during the Region IV championship game to book its ticket back to the Class 5A UIL Softball State Tournament.

Matched up against a familiar foe, the Eagles carried their clutch play into Friday afternoon’s 5A state semifinal game against Aledo, who eliminated them during the same round last year.

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Georgetown thwarted a Bearcats’ comeback attempt with a two-out rally in extra innings and a lights-out final frame by sophomore pitcher Cambree Creager to beat Aledo 3-2 in eight innings at Red & Charline McCombs Field.

The Eagles advance to the 5A state championship game where they will face Montgomery Lake Creek in a battle between two Texas high school softball powerhouses playing for their first state titles.

Here are photos from the Eagles and Bearcats' Class 5A state semifinal game Friday afternoon:

(All photos by Andrew McCulloch)

PHOTO GALLERY — GEORGETOWN 3, ALEDO 2 (8 INNINGS)