AKRON — Two Stark County softball teams take the field today in the Ohio High School Athletic Association state tournament at Firestone Stadium.

Perry is first up, with Jackson on deck later in the afternoon.

Perry is on a Cinderella run , arriving at the Division II state semifinals with a sub-.500 record after playing a tough regular-season schedule in the Federal League. The Panthers seek a fourth state title in program history. Jackson finished third in the Federal League, a game out of first, and is making its first state tournament appearance since 1986.

Follow along here today for updates on each game.

Riverside pitcher Annaliese Davis starts strong

Annaliese Davis retired Perry in order to open the game, striking out the first two Panthers. Riverside is coming to bat i

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