By: Nathan Bloechl — sports@kilj.com
New London 14, Hillcrest Academy 10
New London used an eight-run 4th inning to pull away for a 14-10 slugfest win over Hillcrest Academy last night.
The win advanced them to tonight’s second round matchup against No. 15 Winfield-Mount Union.
Claire Jones had two hits as did Elly Manning to provide the offensive spark for the Tigers.
Manning drove in four runs, Jones two.
Manning was also the winning pitcher, but was undone by errors by the New London defense. The sophomore went the distance allowing eight hits and 10 runs, only two of which were earned.
She struck out two.
Hillcrest rallied late in the 7th inning after Sarah Miller clubbed a three-run home run.
Two batters later Manning coaxed a ground ball to end the game.
The win moved New London to 7-22.
Tonight’s game at Winfield-Mount Union will begin at 7:00 p.m., you can listen on FM 105.5 and kilj.com.
This will be the second meeting between the two schools, with Winfield-Mount Union earning a 13-0 win earlier this year.
Lone Tree 10, Holy Trinity 4
Lone Tree scored three runs in each of the first two innings, as they earned a 10-4 over Holy Trinity last night in a Class 1A-Region 8 Quarterfinal.
Arlie Lorack had two hits to lead Lone Tree.
Anna Sobczak was the maestro offensively for the Crusaders with three hits — all singles — in four plate appearances.
She also scored two runs.
Lone Tree, now 10-15, advances to take on Highland in tonight’s second round.
Holy Trinity ends their season 6-16.
Cardinal 11, Mediapolis 1
Cardinal jumped out to a 5-0 lead after one inning and never looked back as they rolled to an 11-1 win over Mediapolis last night in a Class 2A Regional Play-In Round game.
Hallie Mohr was the losing pitcher for Mediapolis.
Caitlyn Reber had two hits and two runs scored for the Comets, who advance to take on Wapello this evening.
Mediapolis closes their season 2-21.
Other area finals:
No. 4 (3A) West Burlington 12, Columbus 1
Davis County 8, Central Lee 3