The ninth-seeded Bluejays lost to No. 8 Saint Mary, 4-1.

"We made some errors that were crucial," coach Tina King said. "We could have hung with them, but we didn't make some outs that were right there in front of us.

"But the girls tried hard and gave it their all," she added. "The bonding on this team was ever higher. I think they went out and knew they were playing for the Lord. In reality, it's still just a game and they knew their main goal was to honor God."

The game began well enough when Stephanie Regrut and Danielle Goossen hit back-to-back singles with one out in the first inning. Regrut scored one out later on a Sara Thiessen base hit to give the Bluejays a 1-0 lead.

Facing pitcher Kalie George, the Spires used three first-inning base hits, including a lead-off double, to tie the game at 1-1.

Saint Mary added another run in the bottom of the second inning when George issued a pair of walks and a two-out single. The Spires added single runs in the fourth and fifth innings to account for the final score.

Although they scored only one run, the Bluejays were retired in order only twice in seven innings and had six base hits and three bases on balls.

George allowed six hits and walked five in the loss.

"Kalie did a good job," King said. "The girls kind of rallied around her, but we just didn't quite play well enough to win."

With the loss, Tabor concluded the season at 3-29-1.

"This season showed the character of our team because these girls didn't quit," King said.

Despite the team record, several players were recognized for All-KCAC recognition.

Pitcher Johannah Love was a repeat selection on the first-team while outfielders Sara Thiessen and Clancey Kelley and catcher Jacqueline Schnell received honorable mention.

"I think this says a lot about the talent of our players," King said.