Keep your eyes on the ball

Shortstop Kali Lyons concentrates to catch the ball during McCook's Class B state softball game against Norris Thursday in Omaha. McCook defeated Norris 2-1 and Cozad 9-5 to advance to Friday's semifinals against Elkhorn. The Bison (27-3) are the No. 1 seed in the state tournament. The two wins guarantee McCook a tie for fourth place