Seventh ranked Clarksville used a five-run fifth inning en route to a 7-1 win over #3 Southeast Warren in a 1A quarterfinal Tuesday night at state softball . Clarksville coach Katie Burman says her team found their rhythm at the plate and overcame an elite defense.

Pitcher Cailyn Hardy recorded three strikeouts while giving up four hits and batting in three runs. Emmalee Manwarren had three hits to lead the Indians offensively.

Clarksville will face second ranked North Linn in tonight’’s semifinal. Burman expects her team to play loose against an unfamiliar opponent.