(5-29-23) Indian Lake softball will make its 1st appearance in school history at the D III State Final 4 in Akron. The Lakers knocked of Miami East 6-0 at Jonathan Alder High School to pick-up the Regional title.
Mackenzie Dixon led the Lakers in the win going 4 for 4 with 4 singles, 2 RBIs, and 2 runs scored.
Madison Brentlinger pitched a complete game two-hitter, with 3 K’s and no walks for Indian Lake.
Through the tournament Indian Lake has four shutouts in five games and has only allowed 2 runs.
Indian Lake’s Path to Final Four
- beat Preble Shawnee 17-0
- beat Tri-Village 10-0
- beat Northeastern 12-2
- beat West Jefferson 5-0
- beat Miami East 6-0
Johnstown Is Akron Bound With 6-3 Regional Win Over Tinora
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Johnstown advanced to the D III state final 4 by beating Tinora in the Regional final 6-3 at Bucyrus. It will be the 3rd trip to state for the Johnnies and 2nd in the last three seasons.
Johnstown’s 3B Dakota Staffan led the way on offense with two solo home runs… she also had a single 3 RBI’s and scored 3 runs.
Senior pitcher Macy Walters gave up 7 hits, two walks and streuck out 9 to pick up the win.
Johnstown’s Path to Final Four
- beat Amanda-Clearcreek 10-0
- beat East Knox 1-0
- beat Fairview 4-0
- beat Tinora 6-3
Johnstown’s Trips to Final 4 – 2023, 2021, 2016
Division III
- No. 10 Johnstown (26-2) vs. No. 7 Indian Lake (25-3), Thurs., June 1, 10 a.m.
- No. 1 Wheelersburg (30-0) vs. No. 5 Canfield South Range (26-3), Thurs., Jun 1, 12:30 p.m.
Div. III State Championship: Sat., June 3, 10 a.m.
Game Stories
- Miami Valley Today – Miami East softball falls to Indian Lake in D-III regional final
- Peak of Ohio.com – Lakers make school history with Regional win
- Newark Advocate – Quick start, Staffan power Johnstown into state softball tournament
- The Crescent-News – Regional softball: Despite a regional finals loss, Tinora seniors cement legacy
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