Hayfield, Stewartville end seasons in state consolation semifinals

Hayfield, Stewartville end seasons in state consolation semifinals

SAUK RAPIDS — Hayfield’s season came to an end in the Class 1A state consolation semifinals on Thursday as the No. 6-seeded Vikings fell to No. 7 Russell-Tyler-Ruthton 8-1, at Bob Cross Field in Sauk Rapids. Junior outfielder/pitcher Kael Steele drove in Hayfield’s only run, going 1-for-3 with a double. Senior second baseman/pitcher Hunter Simonson scored the run and recorded one stolen base. Senior outfielder/pitcher Eric Bermea scattered six r…