HENDERSON, Nev. - The College of Southern Idaho Softball Team battled back to the championship game Thursday but ultimately lost to top-ranked Salt Lake CC 8-0.
Gracie Walters and Siera Horton threw well but a few defensive miscues and timely hits by Salt Lake gave the Bruins a lead CSI couldn't overcome. The Golden Eagles had just three hits less than Salt Lake but never plated a run.
Sophia Stoddard finished the game 2-for-3 at the plate and Brynne Tolley was 1-for-2 with a walk. 
Walters threw the first two innings, giving up three earned runs on three hits with three strikeouts. Horton threw the final four innings, giving up just one earned run on three hits with five strikeouts. 
Walters, Horton and Stoddard were selected to the Region 18 All-Tournament Team.
The Golden Eagles, who have played every year of their existence in the Region 18 Championship game, finish the year with a 35-25 record and a second-place finish in the conference and region.