Jackson vs. Notre Dame softball

Notre Dame softball coach Jeff Graviett instructs his team during a game against Jackson Thursday at Jackson City Park. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Notre Dame catcher Ainsley Burnett looks toward the Bulldog dugout for instructions, as Jackson hitter Kylie Darrow steps to the plate Thursday at Jackson City Park. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Notre Dame softball coach Jeff Graviett instructs Bulldog second baseman Kalie Compas in betwqeen innings during a game against Jackson Thursday at Jackson City Park. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Jackson pitcher Karli Johnson (24) and Indian catcher Ainsley Watson offer support to each other to start an inning during a game against Notre Dame Thursday at Jackson City Park. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Notre Dame hitter Ainsley Burnett makes contact with a pitch against Jackson Thursday at Jackson City Park. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Notre Dame hitter Hailey Burnett makes contact with a pitch against Jackson Thursday at Jackson City Park. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Notre Dame hitter Hailey Burnett swings at a pitch against Jackson Thursday at Jackson City Park. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Notre Dame hitter Carolina Heisserer awaits a pitch against Jackson Thursday at Jackson City Park. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Notre Dame hitter Carolina Heisserer swings at a pitch against Jackson Thursday at Jackson City Park. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Notre Dame hitter Carolina Heisserer check-swings at a pitch against Jackson Thursday at Jackson City Park. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Notre Dame coach Jeff Graviett, right, and Jackson coach Shawn Wilding cross paths in between innings Thursday at Jackson City Park. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Notre Dame pitcher Hailey Kurtz, left, prepares to throw, while Bulldog second baseman Kalie Compas (2) and first baseman Hailey Burnett offer each other support before the start of an inning against Jackson Thursday at Jackson City Park. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Jackson softball coach Shawn Wilding makes a signal to an Indian hitter against Notre Dame Thursday at Jackson City Park. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Jackson hitter Miranda Ladson watches a high pitch go by against Notre Dame Thursday at Jackson City Park. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Jackson hitter Miranda Ladson looks back at a pitch gone by against Notre Dame Thursday at Jackson City Park. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Jackson softball coach Shawn Wilding paces in the third base coaching box against Notre Dame Thursday at Jackson City Park. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Jackson catcher Ainsley Watson reaches high fort a pitch, while Notre Dame hitter Kalie Compas looks on Thursday at Jackson City Park. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Notre Dame hitter Kalie Compas looks skyward at an infield pop-up against Jackson Thursday at Jackson City Park. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Jackson third baseman Brooke Gerau makes a catch of a foul ball - barely - against Notre Dame Thursday at Jackson City Park. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Jackson pitcher Karli Johnson unleashes a throw against Notre Dame Thursday at Jackson City Park. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Jackson baserunner Miranda Ladson slides safely into third base on a steal attempt against Notre Dame Thursday at Jackson City Park. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)