KMCH SPORTS: Ed-Co Falls in State Consolation Contest

BY JON SWISHER – SPORTS DIRECTOR:

Day three of the State Softball Tournament saw the Ed-Co Vikings compete in another close game for the second day in a row but unfortunately come up short in a 3-2 loss to Collins-Maxwell. The Vikings close out their season at 29-12 finishing tied for 7th in Class 1A.

In 3A semifinals, Williamsburg edged Dubuque Wahlert Catholic 3-2. Benton Community was upset by Davenport Assumption 10-7.

In State Baseball-

3A semifinals, Dubuque Wahlert Catholic lost to Sioux City Bishop Heelan 6-3. Marion was clipped by North Polk 2-1.

In 1A, the longest state baseball game ever inning-wise took place in Carroll as St. Mary’s of Remsen outlasted Mason City Newman Catholic 7-4 in 14-innings – 4 hours and 36 minutes.