Columbia vs. Independence softball: Raiders avenge regular-season loss in extras, claim first district title since 2013

Columbia vs. Independence softball: Raiders avenge regular-season loss in extras, claim first district title since 2013

May 23 marked the rematch from Columbia’s 3-2 loss to Independence on April 12. This time it was for the Division VI, Northeast 4 District championship. An inside-the-park home run from Columbia senior Sadie Schukle paved the way for the Raiders’ 4-3 win at Berea-Midpark’s Roehm Athletic Complex. “Coach wanted me to bunt at first. I put it down and it was foul. The only thinking was to attack and go after it,” Schulke said. “(Lila ManFredonia) p…