The Mathews High School varsity softball team claimed the Region 1A East title after shutting out Essex on Friday, 3-0. Team members posing with their VHSL trophy are, front row from left: Caroline Crittenden, Lexie Miles, Keely Crittenden, Casey Dalton, Kirsten Beatley, Victoria Bing; back row, head coach Robert Thomas, Josey Bauby, Savanna Wooten, Kaylynn Heimerich, Madisyn Jackson, Andie Schlosshan, Emily Sorey, Madison South and assistant coach Nelson Morris. The girls hope to bring home another VHSL trophy this weekend when they travel to Radford University for the state tournament. At 10 a.m. Friday, Mathews faces off against Region 1A West runner-up Galax. The winner will face either Essex or Parry McCluer for the state title. For more on the Lady Devils, visit here. ...