Jillian Phillippe drove in four runs on four hits to lead Bluffton Varsity Tigers past Northeastern Varsity Lady Knights 7-3 on Thursday. Phillippe doubled in the sixth scoring two, singled in the first scoring one, and singled in the third scoring one. Northeastern Varsity Lady Knights opened the scoring in the first after an error scored one run. Phillippe singled to right field, which helped Bluffton Varsity Tigers tie the game at one in the bottom of the first. In the bottom of the third inning, Bluffton Varsity Tigers went back into the lead after Phillippe singled to center field, and Josie Phillippe walked, each scoring one run. Zella Cook singled to center field following a 7-pitch at-bat, which helped Northeastern Varsity Lady Knights tie the game at three in the top of the fourth. A fielder's choice by Macy Lemler gave Bluffton Varsity Tigers the lead, 4-3, in the bottom of the fifth. Phillippe earned the win for Bluffton Varsity Tigers. The hurler gave up nine hits and three runs (two earned) over seven innings, striking out eight and walking three. Makayla Hopkins led things off in the circle for Northeastern Varsity Lady Knights. The righty allowed two hits and three runs (one earned) over three innings, striking out five and walking five. Maddy Narvaez collected two hits for Bluffton Varsity Tigers in three at bats. Bluffton Varsity Tigers had patience at the plate, tallying seven walks for the game. Phillippe and Kierstynn Reed led the team with two walks each. Kamryn Ault stole two bases. Bluffton Varsity Tigers stole four bases in the game. Northeastern Varsity Lady Knights's Jayden Hildebrand, the number seven hitter, led Northeastern Varsity Lady Knights with three hits in three at bats. Cook went 1-for-3 at the plate and led the team with two runs batted in. Hildebrand stole two bases. Northeastern Varsity Lady Knights stole four bases in the game.