KMCH SPORTS: Cascade Softball punches ticket to State

In postseason play last night:

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West Delaware’s upset bid over #1 Dubuque Wahlert Catholic came up just a bit short as the Hawks fell 4-3. After taking a 3-2 lead to the bottom of the sixth, the Golden Eagles struck for 2 and held on to advance to the Class 3A Substate 4 Final back at McAleece Park on Wednesday night as they will host Western Dubuque. The Bobcats held off Maquoketa 4-2.

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Cascade had a huge offensive outburst scoring 10 runs in the first two innings over their Highway 136 rival Beckman Catholic. Going on to win the Region 7 Final 13-3 in 5 innings. The Cougars advance to State for the 3rd time in program history and first since 2015. Cascade earned the 6-seed in the 2A bracket in Fort Dodge and will face the 3-seed West Lyon next Tuesday afternoon at 3pm.

Tonight, 6 teams from the KMCH Sports coverage area will be vying for the chance to make their respective state tournament with Regional Finals and Substate Finals.

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Class 3A 8th-ranked West Delaware will go up against # 1 Dubuque Wahlert Catholic in Dubuque. With a 5pm first pitch, our coverage will start around 4:50pm with Bill Logan on MIX 94.7/kmch.com/KMCH App.

In 4A, #9 Western Dubuque travels to face #8 Fort Dodge.

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In Class 1A, No. 5 North Linn will try to get back to state taking on TRC rival East Buchanan. The Bucs are in their first substate contest since 2006 and 4th overall. All the coverage on MIX 94.7/kmch.com/KMCH App beginning around 7pm with Sports Director Jon Swisher and former Ed-Co coach Mike Putz.

In 2A, Anamosa is making their 3rd substate trip in a row looking for their first state appearance in program history. The Blue Raiders hit the road to Grinnell, facing 2nd-ranked Pleasantville. All that coverage starting at 6:50 on kmch.com with Justin Tjaden.

Cascade is in Vinton to take on #5 Grundy Center.