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Photos: Hickory come-back earns State Quarterfinal over Granby

Hickory catcher Cali Megaro (6) and Hickory pitcher Tegan Gabrielse (14), facing, embrace near the mound after Hickory defeated Granby 5-3 in the state quarterfinals at Granby High School in Norfolk, Virginia, on June 4, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Hickory players gather at the mound to celebrate their comeback win over Granby 5-3 in the state quarterfinals at Granby High School in Norfolk, Virginia, on June 4, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Hickory player Courtney Wheeler (13) extends to catch a pop-fly. Hickory defeated Granby 5-3 in the state quarterfinals at Granby High School in Norfolk, Virginia, on June 4, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Granby right fielder Mackenzie Pastorious (4) dives back into the outfield fence as she makes a catch to end the inning. Hickory defeated Granby 5-3 in the state quarterfinals at Granby High School in Norfolk, Virginia, on June 4, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Granby base runner Taylor Langston (12) celebrates sliding across home plate safe for the first run of the game in the bottom of the first inning. Hickory defeated Granby 5-3 in the state quarterfinals at Granby High School in Norfolk, Virginia, on June 4, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Hickory infielder Reese Baker (12) tries to apply a tag as Granby base runner Taylor Langston (12) slides safe into third base. Hickory defeated Granby 5-3 in the state quarterfinals at Granby High School in Norfolk, Virginia, on June 4, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Granby pitcher Shaka Holmes (6) delivers a pitch against a Hickory batter. Hickory defeated Granby 5-3 in the state quarterfinals at Granby High School in Norfolk, Virginia, on June 4, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Granby batter Shaka Holmes (6) drops a bunt during an at-bat. Hickory defeated Granby 5-3 in the state quarterfinals at Granby High School in Norfolk, Virginia, on June 4, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Granby infielder Destiny Harris (13) tags out Hickory base runner Reese Baker (12) at second base. Hickory defeated Granby 5-3 in the state quarterfinals at Granby High School in Norfolk, Virginia, on June 4, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Granby pitcher Shaka Holmes (6) throws the ball to first base for an out. Hickory defeated Granby 5-3 in the state quarterfinals at Granby High School in Norfolk, Virginia, on June 4, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Granby right fielder Mackenzie Pastorious (4), right, is congratulated by teammate Dekya Harris (7) after her catch to end the inning. Hickory defeated Granby 5-3 in the state quarterfinals at Granby High School in Norfolk, Virginia, on June 4, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Granby base runner Taylor Langston (12) celebrates crossing home plate for a run in the fifth inning. Hickory defeated Granby 5-3 in the state quarterfinals at Granby High School in Norfolk, Virginia, on June 4, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Granby players Destiny Harris (13) celebrates with teammate Lovie Norman (10) after scoring in the fifth inning to extend their lead to 3-1. Hickory defeated Granby 5-3 in the state quarterfinals at Granby High School in Norfolk, Virginia, on June 4, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Granby batter Dekya Harris (7) celebrates from second base after a double in the fifth inning. Hickory defeated Granby 5-3 in the state quarterfinals at Granby High School in Norfolk, Virginia, on June 4, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Hickory batter Tegan Gabrielse (14) swings at a pitch during an at-bat in the seventh inning. Hickory defeated Granby 5-3 in the state quarterfinals at Granby High School in Norfolk, Virginia, on June 4, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)