By: Nathan Bloechl — sports@kilj.com
No. 7 (1A) New London 11, Danville 1
The No. 7 ranked New London Tigers used a five run 4th inning to break the game open, as they rolled into Saturday’s District Final with an 11-1 win over Danville last night.
Tucker Gibbar had two hits and four runs batted in, while Carter Allen drove in two as well.
New London pounded out eight hits and was also aided by six Danville walks.
Hecniel Rodriguez earned the win, throwing four innings allowing just two hits and one run while striking out six.
Kooper Schulte worked a perfect 5th to preserve the win, he fanned two.
Jaden Bauer scored the only run of the game for Danville. He was also the losing pitcher.
Danville closes their season 6-15.
The win improved New London to 24-1.
They’ll take on Sigourney on Saturday night at home in the district final.
You can listen to that game on FM 105.5 and kilj.com.
Sigourney 13, Notre Dame 7
Sigourney rallied for four runs in the 5th inning and eight runs in the 6th, as the Savages came from behind for a 13-7 win over Notre Dame last night.
The Nikes led 7-1 heading into the bottom of the 5th before Sigourney erupted.
Brady Oleson clubbed a three-run homer to pace the Nike attack offensively.
Dylan Kipp added two hits, including a double.
Cade Streigle had three hits and three runs batted in for the Savages, who improved to 19-5.
They’ll battle with New London Saturday night for the right to move into the substate final.
Notre Dame ends their year 12-13.
Williamsburg 13, Mediapolis 0
Mediapolis was blanked by Raider pitching, as Williamsburg cruised into the district final with a 13-0 win last night.
Williamsburg earned a matchup with Mid-Prairie Saturday night.
Max McClure had the lone hit for the Bulldogs.
Brody Wardenburg homered for Williamsburg.
Mediapolis ends their season 19-10.