Ardrey Kell beats Independence 19-7, wins fifth straight SW4A softball title

Ardrey Kell's softball team won its fifth straight Southwestern 4A tournament championship Monday with a 19-7 win over Independence.

Independence has won the past three regular-season championships.

Ardrey Kell led 6-3 going into the sixth inning and busted the game open with nine runs. Ardrey Kell's Jordan Ewert was 4-for-5 with four runs scored and three RBIs. Haylee Ewert was 4-for-5 with two runs scored and two RBIs.

Independence's Lizzy Birch was 2-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI.