NFV shortstop Paige Gibson takes the throw from catcher Megan Gavin and turns the attempted Waukon steal into the final out of the first inning. In all, only two Indians made it as far as second, with one of them dying on third, as the TigerHawks won the opening game of the Class 3A playoffs, 10-0, over Waukon Wednesday in West Union. (Jerry Wadian photo)
TigerHawk SB 1-1 in playoffs
By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com
NFV finished its season last week, going 1-1 in Class 3A Region 6 softball playoffs. The TigerHawks beat Waukon, 10-0, at home on Wednesday, but fell to Columbus, 9-0 Friday in Waterloo.
The semifinal game on Columbus’ home field Friday, was closer than the final score indicated.
The Sailors, who were ranked third in Class 3A and on a 16-game win streak, scored a solo run in the first and only led, 2-0, entering the final two frames. However, Columbus pushed across two in the sixth and five more in the top of the seventh; only five of the runs were earned.