SHAWN DIGIANFELICE

Sports Writer

Behind another dominant outing from Annie Prince and an early spark from Gracie Daniel, the Community Viqueens moved within one win of the Class AA State Championship with a 2-0 victory over Unicoi County on Thursday morning at the TSSAA Spring Fling.

Community wasted little time taking control, scoring both of its runs in the opening inning before leaning on its pitching and defense the rest of the way.

After Anna Haskins reached and helped ignite the rally, Kamryn Farrell delivered a sacrifice fly to bring home the game’s first run. Moments later, Daniel came through with the biggest swing of the morning, blasting a solo home run to extend the lead to 2-0.

That would be more than enough support for Prince. The senior right-hander continued her remarkable postseason run, tossing a complete-game shutout while allowing just two hits and striking out 15. Prince worked around seven walks (four intentional)and repeatedly shut down any momentum Unicoi County attempted to build.

Community finished with five hits in the win. Daniel led the offense with a home run and RBI, while Kailani Allen collected two hits. Haylee Webb and Hayden Moore each added hits as the Viqueens continued to find timely offense in key moments.

The Viqueens also played clean defensively, committing no errors in another complete postseason performance.

With the win, Community (34-9), advances to the Class AA State Championship Game on Saturday at MTSU. First pitch is scheduled for 10:00 A.M.