West Lyon softball advances to semifinals in slugfest

West Lyon softball advances to semifinals in slugfest

FORT DODGE, IOWA (KELO) -- The West Lyon softball team extended its run at the Iowa 2A state tournament with a 10-8 victory over Cascade in the quarterfinals Tuesday. Both teams came out swinging in the first inning. The Cougars hit a grand slam to build a 4-0 lead. The Wildcats countered with six runs in the bottom of the frame. West Lyon (29-1) moves on to face Louisa-Muscatine in the semifinals Wednesday at 5:15 p.m. The championship game is …

State softball: Big start propels No. 2 Louisa-Muscatine into semifinals

FORT DODGE -- Louisa-Muscatine High School softball coach Bryan Butler couldn't have scripted a better start to the state tournament for his young team.