EL DORADO — The path to repeating as Region VI Champions was a long one as the final day got underway for the Barton softball team.The task got longer when the Cougars lost a 3-0 lead late Wednesday night in the winner’s bracket final against Butler. Butler won that game 4-3.That made Thursday’s task to win three straight games – two against the No. 6 team in the nation.It appeared as if things were going their way.