By: Nathan Bloechl — sports@kilj.com
KILJ — It was a busy night of prep softball in the region.
Here’s a look at area scoreboard:
Keokuk 12, Mount Pleasant 4
Keokuk 14, Mount Pleasant 2
Mount Pleasant was swept yesterday by Keokuk at Joyce Park in a Southeast Conference doubleheader.
In game one, Madison Helling threw the first two innings allowing 10 runs on seven hits, while striking out three.
Grace Kelley had two hits, including her first round-tripper, and a double despite the 12-4 Chief win.
In game two, Keokuk struck early and often tagging Ella McNamee for 13 runs over two innings en route to a 14-2 win.
Savana Walls scored a run and walked twice.
Mount Pleasant slipped to 0-7 after the pair of losses.
They’ll be at home tonight against Davis County.
Holy Trinity 5, New London 3
Mary Hellige through a complete game as Holy Trinity earned a 5-3 win over New London last night in a South Division matchup in the Super Conference.
Hellige helped her own cause with a pair of hits, while Kelli Meierotto also had two hits.
Kayla Box drove in two.
Holy Trinity moved to 3-2, New London stumbled to 1-6.
Mediapolis 18, Hillcrest Academy 8
Jenna Parrott had four hits and three runs batted in as Mediapolis steamrolled to an 18-8 win over Hillcrest Academy.
Hallie Mohr was the winning pitcher for the Bullettes, striking out two over six innings.
The win was Mediapolis’ first of the season, they’re now 1-4.