![Alyssa Olson tossed a three-hitter Saturday as Jefferson topped Hempstead, 6-1, in the regional semifinals at Jefferson. MSR Photo by Margaret O'Banion.](/images/resized/images/photos/07_12_14_crj_olson 318x370_thumb200__200_233.jpg)
No.6 J-Hawks make regional finals
Jefferson Coach Brian Erbe liked his pitching and defense Saturday night, but he was concerned about his team's lackluster approach on offense.
The combination was good enough to defeat Dubuque Hempstead, 6-1, in the semifinals of the Class 5A regional softball tournament, but Erbe hopes the J-Hawks come out swinging Tuesday night in the regional finals.
The sixth-ranked J-Hawks (33-6) will host Dubuque Senior (19-22) in the regional finals Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Larry Niemeyer Field with a trip to the state tournament on the line.
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