The #7 (2A) West Fork softball team will continue their quest to a state tournament bid as they host East Sac County in a Class 2A Region 8 semifinal on Saturday. The game was originally scheduled for Friday, but was moved back due to rain.
West Fork (20-6) advanced to the matchup with an 8-0 win in five innings over Alta-Aurelia on Wednesday. Libby Trewin and the Warhawks defense delivered a perfect game and their 10th shutout of the season against the Warriors. The Warhawks have helped boost their offense with 64 stolen bases. JoAnna Wallace has a .487 avg and Brooke Rother has 36 RBIs to lead the bats. Head Coach Sadie Winfrey on preparation for new opponents and homefield advantage.
“Seeing teams that we haven’t seen before, we just kind of got to look, research, and then we will work at things in the next couple days to make sure we’re at our best on Friday,” says Winfrey. “Their energy shows and gives a lot during the games, that really helps when you’re on your home field. There’s a lot of people here, and most of them are rooting for you. I hope that continues as we move on here, that people take advantage of this home field advantage, show up and support the girls.”
East Sac County (12-14) advanced with a 5-3 win in 10 innings over Sioux Central on Wednesday. The win ended a six game losing streak for the Raiders. Miranda Gerdes in the circle has 156 strikeouts and a 3.59 ERA. Addisen Ehler and Chloe Bieret each have 22 RBIs to lead at the plate.
This will be the first meeting between the programs in the Bound Era.
First pitch will be at 1:00 p.m. in Sheffield. The winner will advance to face Central Springs in a regional final on Monday.
