The New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva Panthers softball team lost Tuesday 7-0 to St. Peter in the first round of the Section 2AA tournament in St. Peter.

Saints starting pitcher Kami Smesmo held the Panthers without a hit while striking out 15.

“Hats off to St. Peter’s softball team,” Panthers coach Wendy Schultz said. “They have a great senior pitcher who threw well.”

Schultz said Steph Root played well in the outfield and threw our a runner a home plate.

“I’m proud of the way the girls worked hard this season and never gave up,” Schultz said. “We have many girls who are dedicated to this softball program.”

St. Peter 7, New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva 0

WP — Kami Smesmo 7 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 15 SO

LP — Jade Schultz 7 IP, 6 H, 7 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 3 SO