DOWAGIAC — There was little doubt heading into Tuesday’s Division 2 pre-district game about who would win between host Dowagiac and Benton Harbor.

After a 12-run top-half of the first inning for the Chieftains there was no doubt at all.

Dowagiac (16-19) would go on to defeat the Tigers 16-0 to advance to Saturday’s Division 2 district semifinal against host South Haven. Play is set to begin at 10 a.m.

Niles (19-8) will face Lakeshore (27-10) in the other semifinal scheduled for approximately 12:30 p.m. The championship game is set for 2 p.m.

“We came out and did what we had to do against Benton Harbor,” said Dowagiac coach Mike Behnke. “We pitched well, played good defense and hit the ball hard. It was a nice tune-up for Saturday, but the competition will get much tougher on Saturday.”

The Chieftains finished with 12 hits in the contest, including a 3-for-3 performance from Amiyah Smith, who had a pair of triples and drove in three runs.

Jessie Hulett and Maddie Stockwell were both 2-for-2. Stockwell also drove in three runs.

Mona Arana went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBIs, while Emma Allen tripled and drove in three runs.

Sierra Carpenter tossed a two-hitter with nine strikeouts and no walks.

Admission is $6 per person Saturday.

Edwardsburg at Lakeshore

The Eddies bow out of the state tournament after being shut-out by host Lakeshore 2-0 Tuesday afternoon.

The Lancer’s Gianna Kerschbaum tossed a two-hit shutout with 10 strikeouts and just one walk.

Vannessa Mayou had two of the three hits for the Eddies.

Ashley Pion took the loss despite also throwing a three-hitter with four strikeouts.