By: Nathan Bloechl — sports@kilj.com
Prep Softball: Madie Anderson Leads Winfield to Victory. Wapello Upset:
No. 15 (1A) Winfield-Mount Union 10, New London 0
Madie Anderson allowed just one hit and struck out 15 hitters as the Winfield-Mount Union softball team, Class 1A’s 15th ranked program, ousted New London yesterday in a Class 1A, Region 8 second round matchup.
The Lady Wolves scored in every inning but one, using a four run 4th inning to break the game open.
Kayreana Sharar had three hits while Carlee Sloan and Anna Anderson each had pair of hits.
Madie Anderson drove in three.
The lone hit for New London came by Ashlyn McSorely in the 1st inning.
Elly Manning was the losing pitcher for the Tigers, who end their season 7-23.
Winfield-Mount Union, now 17-5, advance to play in Friday’s semifinal against Highland.
That game will be played in Winfield, with first pitch set for 7:00 p.m.
You can listen on FM 105.5 and kilj.com.
Cardinal 4, No. 11 (2A) Wapello 3
In an upset not many saw coming, unranked Cardinal took down Class 2A’s No. 11 Wapello 4-3 yesterday in a Class 2A Regional Quarterfinal in Wapello.
Sammy Ewart had three hits in three trips to lead the Arrows offensively, but it was not enough as Cardinal scrapped for the one run triumph.
Serah Shafer went 2-for-4 with a double and a triple.
Cardinal, now 16-13, will await the winner of Van Buren County-Danville.
Wapello, a state qualifier two years ago, ends their 2021 campaign at 18-8.
No. 3 (2A) Louisa-Muscatine 2, West Branch 1
Kylee Sanders punched through with a two-out RBI double in the 9th inning to help No. 3 Louisa-Muscatine walk off West Branch 2-1 in a Class 2A Regional Quarterfinal last night.
Sanders, the UNI recruit, was electric once again at the plate and in the circle, earning the win.
Louisa-Muscatine, now 19-8 after the first round scare, will host No. 14 Iowa City Regina Friday night.
First pitch is set for 7:00 p.m.
West Branch closed their season at 16-16.
Prep Softball: 4A Quarters Begin Tonight:
The Mount Pleasant softball team will open their postseason schedule tonight when they travel to take on Keokuk in the opener of the Class 4A playoffs.
The Panthers have lost 19 straight games since earning a 4-0 win over Mid-Prairie on June 15th.
Mount Pleasant was swept by Keokuk in their only set of matchups this season, losing 12-4 and 14-2 at Joyce Park.
Keokuk has lost 12 straight in their own regard, as they limp into the postseason at 7-25.
Tonight’s game will begin at 7:00 p.m.
You can listen on FM 105.5 and online at kilj.com.
Prep Baseball: Quiet Night of Baseball With Just Two Area Finals:
Hillcrest Academy 8, Winfield-Mount Union 2
Hillcrest Academy scored seven runs total in the 6th and 7th innings as the Ravens pulled away for an 8-2 win over Winfield-Mount Union last night.
London Schrock had two hits and two runs scored for the Ravens, while Luke Schrock drove in four, doubling and tripling.
London Schrock was the winning pitcher, striking out six over seven full innings.
Winfield scored their only two runs in the 4th inning.
The Wolves are now 2-22.
Hillcrest improved to 11-9.
Other prep finals:
Van Buren County 16, Central Lee 7
Prep Baseball: Class 3A Pairings Released:
The Mount Pleasant baseball team now knows their opponent for the upcoming Class 3A playoffs.
The Panthers will take on No. 9 Fort Madison next Friday, July 16th in Fort Madison.
Fort Madison has swept the season series, winning 15-0, 14-4, 16-6 and 8-2.
The winner will get either third-seeded Central DeWitt or sixth-seeded Fairfield on Monday, July 19th.
You can listen to next Friday’s game on FM 105.5 and kilj.com.
First pitch is set for 7:00 p.m.