Hallsville catcher Emma Hawthorn (8) fumbles to get the ball as Vista Ridge’s Elizabeth Svienty (2) sides into home plate during the UIL State 5A Softball semifinal game at Red and Charline McCombs Field in Austin, Texas on May 5, 2015.
Hallsville players Emma Hawthorn (8), Hailee Hollan (11), and Elizabeth Davis (17) get emotional after their loss to Vista Ridge at the UIL State 5A Softball semifinal game at Red and Charline McCombs Field in Austin, Texas on May 5, 2015.

Hallsville player Julie Ann Rawls (21) swings at the ball as Vista Ridge’s Nicole Ochotnicki (17)  catches it during the UIL State 5A Softball semifinal game against Cedar Park Vista Ridge at Red and Charline McCombs Field in Austin, Texas on May 5, 2015.

Hallsville pitcher Cassidy Ferrill (7) pitches the ball during the UIL State 5A Softball semifinal game against Cedar Park Vista Ridge at Red and Charline McCombs Field in Austin, Texas on May 5, 2015.