After beating the GMC Bulldogs 3-0 last Thursday for their first-ever fastpitch region championship, the Washington-Wilkes Lady Tiger softball team cruised past Echols County 5-0 and 9-1 in back-to-back games of a round one doubleheader at Ashley Park on Tuesday. In round two, W-W will host the Bryan County Redskins who are ranked No. 9 in the state with an overall record of 26-8. The playoff will begin with a doubleheader on Friday, October 16, followed by a third game on Saturday, if necessary. The winner of the series will advance to the Elite Eight Tournament for the state championahip to be held in Columbus October 22-24. More details on the region championship are reported on page 8A.