Cumberland, seeded third coming into the tournament, captured the middle school district softball title with a 13-5 win Monday over New Harlan in the semifinals and an 8-6 victory Tuesday over Bell County in the finals.
Destinee Smith and Lexi Adams each had an inside-the-park homer and double against New Harlan. Daelyn Garland singled twice. Aly Sherman had an inside-the-park homer. D’anna Cook added a single.
Sherman pitched a two-hitter with seven strikeouts and five walks.
Smith led Cumberland agains Bell with a triple and single. Olivia Middleton singled twice. Sherman, Kaylee Pendleton, Adams and Sydney Jenkins added one single each.
Sherman pitched a six-hitter with nine strikeouts and no walks.
Cumberland will advance to regional competition, taking on Barbourville in a first-round game.