Kee softball team sweeps Clayton Ridge in week’s lone competition
Kee softball sophomore first baseman Katie Brennan slides into homeplate ahead of an anticipated throw in the Hawks’ home doubleheader sweep of Clayton Ridge Thursday, June 1 by mercy-rule scores of 10-0 and 13-0. Brennan was four-for seven with four runs scored and three RBI in the twinbill sweep. Photo by Jordyn Burroughs. View and find out how to purchase this photo and many more by clicking on the Photo Galleries link on this website.
Even with posting another pair of wins to remain undefeated on the season the Kee softball team had a difficult week this past week, rallying around sophomore teammate Makayla Walleser and her family after their father lost his life in a tragic accident early Tuesday morning, May 30. The team made the decision not to play in the North Fayette Valley Tournament that was scheduled for this past Friday and Saturday, June 2 and 3, as those were the days of James Walleser’s visitation and funeral. The Lady Hawks did play their Thursday, June 1 home doubleheader with Clayton Ridge, with Walleser stoically taking her position at shortstop to help her team post mercy-rule victories of 10-0 in six innings and 13-0 in just three innings.
“I am super proud of these ladies as a whole, as when one teammate hurts they all hurt for her,” Kee softball coach Liz Hill said of her team rallying around the Walleser family. “They are the best teammates with each other, being so caring and kind-hearted.”
The Hawks were scheduled to host Starmont for an Upper Iowa Conference twinbill Monday, June 5 before playing at Class 3A Crestwood Tuesday, June 6 and then at West Central Thursday, June 8. The Kee girls will then play doubleheaders at North Fayette Valley Monday, June 12 and at Edgewood-Colesburg Wednesday, June 14 before playing in the West Delaware Tournament both Friday and Saturday, June 16-17.
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