Waukon softball team book-ends seven-game week with pair of wins
An out on the run ... Waukon softball senior center fielder Paige Hansmeier sprints in to secure a fly ball for an out in the Indians’ home doubleheader loss to New Hampton Tuesday, June 6. Hansmeier recorded four total put-outs from her outfield position in the two games. 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 battled through a busy week that resulted in two of seven games being put in the win column. One of those victories came right away to open the week, a 15-5 triumph in five innings at Central Elkader Monday, June 5 before the Lady Indians came up a bit short in a home doubleheader with New Hampton Tuesday, June 6 by scores of 6-3 and 2-1. The softball Tribe wrapped up the week falling at home to Charles City, 7-2, Friday, June 9 and in two of three games at the Riceville Tournament Saturday, June 10, including losses of 13-0 to Class 2A 14th-rated Osage and 13-5 to Riceville, but picking up a 9-5 win over St. Ansgar.
Now holding an 8-7 season record that includes a 2-4 mark in Northeast Iowa Conference (NEIC) play, the Lady Indians were next scheduled to play a NEIC doubleheader at Waverly-Shell Rock Tuesday, June 13 before playing at Crestwood Wednesday, June 14 and then competing at the West Delaware Tournament Friday and Saturday, June 16-17. The diamond Tribe will then host North Fayette Valley Monday, June 19 and Decorah for a varsity doubleheader Tuesday, June 20 before playing at New Hampton Friday, June 23 and then three games in the Decorah Tournament Saturday, June 24.
