After defeating Rowan County 10-0 in five innings way back on March 24, No. 7 Scott County figured its rematch with the No. 23 Vikings would be more difficult with their postseason dreams on the line Saturday in the state softball tournament at the University of Kentucky’s John Cropp Stadium.

But while runs did not come as easily this time around, the Cardinals (27-6) never looked troubled in their 7-1 victory in the quarterfinals.

“I’ve told him the last two weeks, just play in the moment,” Scott County coach Mike Wagoner said after leading his team to the program’s first semifinal berth since it won it all for the third time in 2018. “Don’t let the moment be too big. Don’t look too much farther. Just play for the day and each other, and that’s what they’ve done so far.”

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