Oxford second baseman Taylor Grace Hamilton throws to first for an out against Mantachie in Oxford on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Mantachie won 3-2. (©Bruce Newman)

Oxford’s Madi Jones hits a single in the first inning against Mantachie in Oxford on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Mantachie won 3-2. (©Bruce Newman)

Oxford’s Paisley Walls (14) pitches against Mantachie softball in Oxford on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Mantachie won 3-2. (©Bruce Newman)

Oxford’s Ann Fleming chases a fly ball that lands for a hit against Mantachie in Oxford on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Mantachie won 3-2. (©Bruce Newman)

Oxford short stop Mary-Claire King fields and throws to first base against Mantachie in softball in Oxford on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Mantachie won 3-2. (©Bruce Newman)