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State softball opens with 5A quarterfinals

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July 22nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

The class 5A quarterfinals opened the state softball tournament today (Monday), in Fort Dodge. Mackenzie Mohler drive in four runs, including a three run homer in the bottom of the fourth inning as top ranked West Des Moines Valley beat Cedar Rapids Prairie 11-1.

The Tigers responded after spotting Prairie an early 1-0 lead.

The Tigers improve to 37-4 and Mohler says they have lofty goals for this week.

Cedar Rapids Prairie hurt its own cause by committing five errors.

Prairie Hawks coach Alisha Freese.