The D-IV top-ranked Cougars improved to 31-0 and advanced to face either Hillsboro (22-3) or Cortland Lakeview (22-4) in the D-IV state championship game at 3 p.m. Thursday in Akron.
Davis went 3-for-4 with three RBIs and freshman Lily Foulk went 2-for-3 with a double for Kenton Ridge. Cougars freshman starter Ivee Rastatter threw seven innings, allowing five hits and one earned run with three walks and four strikeouts.
The Cougars took a 2-0 lead in the third inning on a single by Davis, but the Lady Lex added runs in the fourth, fifth and sixth innings to take a 3-2 lead.
Cougars senior Kyanne Tyson singled to open the seventh inning. Sophomore Jordyn Johnson pinch ran for Tyson, scoring from second base on Glass’ triple.
Lexington finished its season 24-4.
Kenton Ridge is making its first trip to the state final since 2013. They fell to Licking Valley 6-5 in the D-II title game that season.
Kenton Ridge has finished as state runner-up four times (2013, 2003, 2002, 1999).
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