LATTA — The Latta High School softball team got its playoff path started on the right foot with an 8-0 win over local foe Konawa Thursday afternoon at the Class 2A Regional Tournament at Swanson Field.

The Lady Panthers reached the 20-win milestone, improving to 20-6 on the season, while Konawa slipped into consolation play at 15-17. Coach Jeremy Bates’ squad advanced to Friday’s championship game and moved within one victory of a regional crown and a berth in next week’s Super Regionals.

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