INDIANS SOFTBALL LOSES IN 4A CONSOLATION GAME

Indians softball loses in 4A consolation game

The Oskaloosa High softball team came home from the State tournament in Fort Dodge without a win.  Wednesday afternoon (7/24), Dallas Center-Grimes defeated the Indians1-0 in the Class 4A consolation round.  The game’s only run came in the first inning.  Dallas Center-Grimes had runners on second and third with two outs.  The Fillies’ Elle Nelsen struck out swinging to end the inning—except Oskaloosa catcher Meghan Moorman couldn’t handle the low pitch and it went to the backstop, allowing Kamryn O’Brien to score from third with the only run of the game.  Oskaloosa had chances to score—outhitting Dallas Center-Grimes 9 to 8—but couldn’t get a run home.  Taylor Wills and Kaylee Johnson had two hits apiece for the Indians.  Hayle Hacker took the loss, ending the year with a 20-10 record.  Oskaloosa ends the year 25-16.

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