Waukon softball team opens 2023 campaign with undefeated week that includes two wins, 12-0 over Clayton Ridge and 5-2 over Kee
Solo blast gets ‘em on the board ... Waukon softball junior right fielder Kloe Hemmersbach approaches home plate and a warm welcome from her teammates after she blasted a solo homerun in the second inning for the Indians’ first run in their 5-2 home win over Kee Thursday, May 25. Hemmersbach was three-for-three in the victory with this solo round-tripper and two singles to drive in one run and score three, also reaching on an error to get on base in each of her four turns at the plate in the contest. View and find out how to purchase this photo and many more by clicking on the Photo Galleries link on this webpage.
The Waukon softball team has its 2023 season off to an undefeated start following a pair of home victories over two Upper Iowa Conference teams this past week. The Lady Indians began their summer campaign with a 12-0 home romp over Clayton Ridge in four innings Wednesday, May 24 before battling intra-county squad Kee to a 5-2 victory Thursday, May 25.
The Lady Indians were next scheduled for a busy week, opening Northeast Iowa Conference (NEIC) play Tuesday, May 30 at home against Crestwood with a doubleheader before traveling to Decorah Thursday, June 1 and South Winneshiek Friday, June 2 prior to playing in the North Fayette Valley Tournament Saturday, June 3. The diamond Tribe is then slated to play at Central Elkader Monday, June 5, host New Hampton for another NEIC doubleheader Tuesday, June 6, host Charles City Friday, June 9 and play in the Riceville Tournament Saturday, June 10.
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