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Regional final softball chat
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Here's what is on tap tonight: All games start at 7 p.m. -
CLASS 1A, REGION 2
No. 12 Newman Catholic vs. Kee High (Lansing)
What: Regional final.
Where: Cresco.
When: 7 p.m.
Records: Newman Catholic is 24-6 and Kee High (Lansing) is 31-9.
At stake: The winner advances to the Class 1A state tournament at Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge for a state quarterfinal on Tuesday, July 22.
Newman Catholic notes: Nicole Pietig leads the Knights in batting average (.423), hits (44), doubles (12), home runs (two) and RBIs (35) while Becca Huberty is 24-4 in the circle with a 1.32 ERA and 229 strikeouts in 186 innings pitched.
Kee High (Lansing) notes: Eighth-grader Kendra Cooper is 19-4 with a 1.69 ERA and 154 strikeouts in 137 innings pitched while freshman Courtney Cooper is 12-5 in the circle with an ERA of 1.91 and 144 strikeouts in 95 1/3 innings pitched. The Kee Hawks have four players with 30 or more RBIs – Kendra Cooper (41), Valerie Meyer (38), Courtney Cooper (38) and Ellie Heiderscheit (30).
CLASS 2A, REGION 2
St. Ansgar vs. Manson-NW Webster
What: Regional final.
Where: Algona.
When: 7 p.m.
Records: St. Ansgar is 18-8 and Manson-NW Webster is 16-10.
At stake: The winner advances to the Class 2A state tournament at Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge for a state quarterfinal on Tuesday, July 22.
St. Ansgar notes: Mel Gerbig leads the Saints with a .427 batting average, 35 hits, eight doubles, two home runs and 35 RBIs. Alex Patterson is 18-6 in the circle with a 2.56 ERA and 126 strikeouts in 145 innings pitched.
Manson-NW Webster notes: Senior Alli Miller is 14-9 with an ERA of 4.27 and 130 strikeouts in 150 2/3 innings pitched for the Cougars. Cloie Herzberg leads Manson-NW Webster with 45 hits.
CLASS 2A, REGION 3
North Butler vs. No. 13 Denver
What: Regional final.
Where: Charles City.
When: 7 p.m.
Records: North Butler is 17-8 and Denver is 25-8.
At stake: The winner advances to the Class 2A state tournament at Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge for a state quarterfinal on Tuesday, July 22.
North Butler notes: Emily Dolan is batting .395 with 32 hits, 12 doubles, six home runs and 32 RBIs for the Bearcats. Dolan is 7-4 in the circle with a 4.41 ERA and 65 strikeouts in 58 2/3 innings pitched while Taylor Graven is 10-4 in the circle with a 2.29 and 116 strikeouts in 104 innings pitched.
Denver notes: The Cyclones have posted 10 shutouts this season as Jayden Wolter is 24-5 in the circle and has posted an ERA of 1.35 with 243 strikeouts in 160 2/3 innings pitched. Brianna Schaefer is batting .417 with 45 hits, 16 doubles, two triples, seven home runs and 43 RBIs.
CLASS 3A, REGION 2
No. 14 Osage vs. Spirit Lake
What: Regional final.
Where: Emmetsburg.
When: 7 p.m.
Records: Osage is 25-3 and Spirit Lake is 22-8.
At stake: The winner advances to the Class 3A state tournament at Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge for a state quarterfinal on Monday, July 21.
Osage notes: Chandler Banta and Cassidy Mohl have each recorded 40 or more hits and are batting over .400 for the Green Devils. Mohl is 24-1 in the circle with 134 strikeouts in 164 innings pitched.
Spirit Lake notes: Bailee Newman is 19-6 in the circle with an ERA of 1.98 and 146 strikeouts in 155 2/3 innings pitched for the Indians. Newman also leads Spirit Lake in batting average (.422), runs scored (49), hits (46), home runs (nine), RBIs (36) and stolen bases (15). -
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North Butler still clinging to 2-0 lead mid-fifth. -
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St. Ansgar up 3-0 on Manson-NW Webster after four innings.
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Denver cuts North Butler lead to 2-1. Still has bases loaded with 1 out.
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Osage pulls even. It's 2-2, top 5.by Jared Patterson via twitter 7/15/2014 12:50:44 AM -
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St. Ansgar increases lead to 4-0 after five innings. Saints pitcher Alex Patterson has five strikeouts and no walks.
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2-out, 2-run single moves Denver to the lead over North Butler, 3-2 mid-6.
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The rain let up for a few minutes and now it's coming down pretty good again.by Jeremy Koenigs via twitter 7/15/2014 12:57:05 AM
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Bloop single drives in two and Spirit Lake back in front, 5-2. Bottom 5.by Jared Patterson via twitter 7/15/2014 1:01:25 AM
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Kenzie Siemens squeeze bunt scores Lisa Feldman as Bearcats pull even with Denver 3-3.
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Rain has stopped. Working on getting the diamond so the teams can play.by Jeremy Koenigs via twitter 7/15/2014 1:04:21 AM
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1-2-3 inning for North Butler and the Bearcats will have a chance to win in the bottom of the seventh.
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St. Ansgar beats Manson-NW Webster 4-0 to advance to Class 2A state tournament.by Blake Schultz via twitter 7/15/2014 1:06:56 AM -
Things escalating quickly for Osage. Banta solo shot, then two more score. Tied at 5.by Jared Patterson via twitter 7/15/2014 1:07:07 AM
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North Butler and Denver tied 3-3 heading to extra innings.
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To the 7th, Spirit Lake and Osage tied at 5.by Jared Patterson via twitter 7/15/2014 1:17:10 AM
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Play resumes in the top of the fourth.by Jeremy Koenigs via twitter 7/15/2014 1:23:46 AM
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North Butler and Denver still tied at 3 heading to the 10th.
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Double play for Osage ends inning. Last chance for Green Devils, trailing. 6-5
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3-3 heading to bottom of 10. NB has top of order up
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Final: Spirit Lake 6, Osage 5.by Jared Patterson via twitter 7/15/2014 1:31:44 AM
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