Lady Tigers move one step closer to state

Twenty-nine strikeouts over 14 innings, including a no-hit performance, was how Tiger Kiele Miller helped the Dripping Springs Tigers get one step closer to the state tournament by virtue of a two-game sweep of the Corpus Christi Carroll Tigers. Dripping Springs rolled to a 7-2 win in Game 1, with Miller going 2 for 3 at the plate with five RBIs, including two home runs. In Game 2, Dripping Springs shut out Carroll 5-0, as Miller, who notched 14 strikeouts in the circle, allowed no hits and only four walks in the game. Dripping Springs advances to play Richmond Foster in a best-of-3 regional final series. Game 1 is scheduled for Thursday at 7 p.m. Game 2, and a possible third game, are scheduled for Friday starting at 5 p.m. All games will be played at Weimar High.