Chanute, KS - Kaelee Escoe threw a shutout to lead Neosho  past Allen Community College 4-0 in game one on Monday, March, 25th. The Panthers got things moving in the first inning as Madi Phillips drove in Libby Horton when she singled up the middle. Escoe pitched the Panthers to victory in a complete seven inning shutout. She allowed three hits and zero runs over seven innings, striking out seven and walking just one. Kinsley Stewart, Alyssa Rogers, Phillips, and Escoe each collected one hit to lead the Panther's offense.

In game two, both teams were strong on the rubber Monday, but Neosho defeated Allen 3-2 in 8 exciting innings. Neosho's pitchers allowed just seven hits. The Panthers were off and rolling in the first inning as leadoff hitter Libby Horton bunted and Madi Phillips singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring Horton. The Panthers pulled away with a one run home run in the fourth inning. Kaelee Escoe hit a solo shot over the center field wall. Allen would tie the score at 2-2 and it would remain tied until the Panthers were able to capitalize on an error by the Red Devils in the bottom of the 8th inning. Escoe was the winning pitcher for Neosho. She lasted four innings, allowing two hits and zero runs while striking out four and walking zero. Ryleigh Chaffin started the game for the Panthers finishing a solid four innings. Neosho County tallied one home run on the day, Escoe in the fourth inning. Libby Horton, Chaffin, Kinsley Stewart, Phillips, and Escoe each collected one hit each to lead the Panthers.