Softball Team Splits Games

The Winner Middle School softball team split two games on Sunday.

Winner defeated Sioux Falls Nation in the first game 4-1.

Leading hitters for Winner were Josey Kludt with a double and two RBIs, Hattie Hespe with a double and RBI and Libbie Peterse with single and RBI.

Rylee Root pitched the win.

Winner was then defeated by Dells Dynasty 6-5.

Leading hitters were Aleya Miller and Melanie Brozik each with a single and RBI. Libbie Petersek, Rylee Root and Kelbi Meiners each contributed a hit as well. Faith Covey and Root each pitched in this game.

Winner ended league play with a 5-3 record.

State tournament elimination play begins Oct. 1 at Dunham Park in Sioux Falls. The Animal Clinic and the Insurance Center sponsor the fall softball team.