The Jonathan Law softball team defeated Pomperaug High from Southbury, 3-1, in its Class L state tournament opener played in Milford Tuesday.
Seeded 13th, coach Melanie Blude’s Lady Lawmen improved to 13-8.
They will play at No. 3 North Haven (16-4) in the second round today at 4 p.m.
Pomperaug, the 20th seed, finished 9-12.
Skyler Bender had a hit and two RBIs.
Maddie Lula added a hit and an RBI.
Brianna Buccitti scattered five hits for Law.
Emily Ostar had an RBI double for Pomperaug
Pomperaug 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 0
Law 0 1 2 0 0 0 x 3 6 1
Batteries
Law: WP Brianna Buccitti and Kacy O’Connor
Pomp: LP Latta and Flood