AUSTIN — A few missed opportunities, a few mistakes and one difficult pitcher was enough to close the books on another successful season by the Hermleigh softball team. 

Squaring off with Neches in a Class 1A state semifinal at McCombs Field on Tuesday, the Lady Cardinals were left with a number of reasons they fell 7-2. 

Neches pitcher Jessi Sumpter was at the top of that list after throwing a complete game three-hitter with 14 strikeouts.