The Huskies narrowly defeated Stayton, 2-1, Thursday at home in the play-in round of state softball playoffs.
The Huskies advance in the playoffs at Cascade at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Stayton eliminated the Huskies from playoffs last year.
Stayton had its tying run at third in the seventh inning, but a tough Huskies defense stopped the Eagles just in time.
“It was awesome,” said Coach Casey Humphrey. “It was an exciting game to be a…