Live updates, score for Kansas KSHSAA Class 2A-1A softball quarterfinal between Cedar Vale/Dexter and Central Heights

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It's playoff time in the Kansas KSHSAA softball ranks, and a full slate of action is taking place on Memorial Day.

In the Class 2A-1A ranks, the Cedar Vale/DExter Spartans are set to take on the Central Heights Vikings.

The two teams will play for a spot in the semifinals against the St. Mary's-Colgan Panthers, a 9-4 winner earlier in the day against Inman Teutons.

Game time is set for 2:30 p.m. EST/1:30 p.m. CST local.

HOW TO WATCH: Cedar Vale/Dexter vs. Central Heights on the NFHS Network

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FINAL — Cedar Vale/Dexter 7, Central Heights 3

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SEVENTH INNING — Cedar Vale/Dexter 7, Central Heights 3

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A shallow fly to left is gathered by the Cedar Vale/Dexter outfielder, and this one is in the books. The Spartans move on!

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The bases are loaded, two out, and the tying run is coming to the plate. One swing of the bat could even this thing up.

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Central Heights is down to its final out.

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A leadoff walk. That's the last thing Cedar Vale/Dexter needs.

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SIXTH INNING — Cedar Vale/Dexter 7, Central Heights 3

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Central Heights gets through inning without surrendering any runs, and they'll need to rally for at least four runs in the seventh to keep this game going.

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Central Heights is unable to cut into the lead, meaning they only have one more opportunity to make up the deficit. It's crucial here to keep Cedar Vale/Dexter from adding to its lead.

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FIFTH INNING — Cedar Vale/Dexter 7, Central Heights 3

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Cedar Vale/Dexter adds two additional runs before Central Heights can stop the rally.

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A mistake by Central Heights' centerfielder is costly. Cedar Vale/Dexter clears the bases, and the batter also made it all the way around. Four runs in, and Cedar Vale/Dexter regains the lead, 5-3.

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FOURTH INNING — Central Heights 3, Cedar Vale/Dexter 1

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Neither team is able to get any runs across in the fourth inning, and they head to the top of the fifth with Central Heights coming to the plate.

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THIRD INNING — Central Heights 3, Cedar Vale/Dexter 1

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Cedar Vale/Dexter is unable to answer, and they head to the fourth.

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Central Heights surges into the lead with a three-run RBI single.

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SECOND INNING — Cedar Vale/Dexter 1, Central Heights 0

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Both teams come up empty in the second, and they head to the third with Cedar Vale/Dexter leading, 1-0.

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FIRST INNING — Cedar Vale/Dexter 1, Central Heights 0

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Central Heights comes up empty, but Dexter/Cedar Vale gets on the board with a run to take the early lead.

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They're under way!

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They're getting close to the first pitch.

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Coming soon!

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How can I watch Cedar Vale/Dexter vs. Central Heights?

• Date: 2:30 p.m. EST/1:30 p.m. CST local, Monday, May 25
• WATCH:Cedar Vale/Dexter vs. Central Heights on the NFHS Network

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