Emma Tawney’s walk-off home run gives Francis Scott Key a 5-4 regional championship win over Liberty

Headed into the bottom of the seventh inning with the score tied, last year’s 11-inning regional final war of attrition was on everyone’s mind as the Francis Scott Key-Liberty softball rematch seemed destined for extra innings.

One swing by Emma Tawney not only put those thoughts to rest, but put another regional championship plaque in the Francis Scott Key trophy case.

Tawney’s walk-off home run clinched back-to-back regional titles for the Eagles, as Francis Scott Key defeated Liberty once again...