Walkoff homer lifts Eagles over Wildcats, 11-10
Humboldt head softball coach Erica Post (left) and senior Ava Newton share an emotional moment after the Wildcats’ 11-10 loss at Eagle Grove on July 12 in a Class 3A regional semifinal round game. Newton and Elsie Hubbell are the two graduating seniors for the Wildcats. Independent photo by Phil Monson.
A 2-run walkoff home run in the bottom of the seventh inning by Jeske of Eagle Grove lifted the Eagles to a thrilling 11-10 victory over the Humboldt Wildcats in a Class 3A regional semifinal round game at Eagle Grove on Saturday night, July 12.
The win advanced EG to a regional final at Williamsburg (32-7) on July 15 for a spot in the state tournament. Williamsburg advanced with a 3-2 victory over Benton Community of Van Horn.
Humboldt’s season ends with a 15-14 record.
Humboldt fell behind 2-0 after the first inning and trailed 7-2 after three. The Wildcats scored one run in the fourth when Sadie Hubbell singled and scored on Landry Lash’s single to right field. Humboldt scored twice in the fifth on hits by Jazzie Dodd and Abby Armitage. Ava Newton drove in two runs on a fly ball to left field. Humboldt scored three runs in the sixth to take a 9-7 lead. Humboldt added a run in the top of the seventh for a 10-9 lead. Jeske hit her dramatic game-winning homer with two out.
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