The Southeast Iowa Hawks Gold 18U fastpitch softball team won the USSSA ISP 18UA Fall Nationals Labor Day weekend in Ankeny, Iowa. The team went undefeated with a record of 8-0. Front from Left: Brandall Diaz, Sydney Burnett, Hailey Cox, Marisa Repp, Middle from Left: Courtney Coffin, Morgan Christner, Kori Mesecher, Kelci Hill, Machaela Diaz, Riley Hale Back from Left: Coaches Rod Mesecher, Chad Christner, Greg Hale, and Steve Coffin Not pictured: Jorgi Krieger, Victoria Noel, and Coach Mickey Diaz
Photo by Dan Hockett Front: Regan Fraise, Alex Yacko, Tara Goff. Middle: Shayleigh Abbott, Riley Hale, Kelci Hill, Brandall Diaz, Machaela Diaz, Courtney Coffin. Back: Asst. Coach Kaitlyn Caston, Mady Yacko, Olivia Krieger, Reagan Rogerson, Kori Mesecher, Raegan Olson, Jashira Baylark, Asst. Coach Jason Yacko, Head Coach David Oleson.
Falcon:
Congratulations to the WB-ND girls softball team for an outstanding season. They just did a great job and have proven without a doubt the quality, determination and character of themselves and the two schools they represent.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Alex Yacko (right) and Third Baseman Machaela Diaz (left) react after Clarke scores the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning of the Region-6 Final Monday night in Ottumwa. West Burlington – Notre Dame fell to Clarke, 3-2.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Third Baseman Machaela Diaz (left) chases down Clarke’s Kindred Amanda (24) for the out in the Region-6 Final Monday night in Ottumwa. West Burlington – Notre Dame fell to Clarke, 3-2.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Second Baseman Riley Hale tries to field a ball against Clarke in the Region-6 Final Monday night in Ottumwa. West Burlington – Notre Dame fell to Clarke, 3-2.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Shortstop Regan Fraise (left) and Second Baseman Riley Hale react after Clarke’s Ashley Gibbs (center) is called safe at second in the seventh inning of the Region-6 Final Monday night in Ottumwa. Gibbs would later score the tying run. West Burlington – Notre Dame fell to Clarke, 3-2.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Alex Yacko sends one across the plate against Clarke Monday night in the Region-6 Final Monday night in Ottumwa. West Burlington – Notre Dame fell to Clarke, 3-2.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Batter Kori Mesecher readies herself before stepping in the box Monday night during the Region-6 Final Monday night in Ottumwa. West Burlington – Notre Dame fell to Clarke, 3-2. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Batter Courtney Coffin prepares for the next pitch Monday night during the Region-6 Final Monday night in Ottumwa. West Burlington – Notre Dame fell to Clarke, 3-2.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Batter Reagan Rogerson looks to coach for the signal before stepping in the batter’s box Monday night during the Region-6 Final in Ottumwa. West Burlington – Notre Dame fell to Clarke, 3-2.
WBND defeats Central Lee in Regional Semifinal, 7-0
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Riley Hale is all smiles in the dugout after scoring against Central Lee in the second inning of the Region-6 semifinal in West Burlington Friday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 7-0.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Reagan Olson contemplates her next chance at the plate against Central Lee during the Region-6 semifinal in West Burlington Friday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 7-0.
WBND to meet Central Lee in Region-6 Semifinal at Home Friday
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Alex Yacko sends one to the plate against Davis County in the Region-6 quarterfinal Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington-Notre Dame defeated Davis County, 13-0.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Jashira Baylark looks to score from third base against Davis County in the Region-6 quarterfinal Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington-Notre Dame defeated Davis County, 13-0.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Courtney Coffin slaps the ball against Davis County in the Region-6 quarterfinal Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington-Notre Dame defeated Davis County, 13-0
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington First Baseman Brandall Diaz underhand tosses a Ft. Madison bunt to first base for the out Wednesday night in West Burlington. Top Ranked Lady Falcons fall to Fort Madison, 5-1.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Third Baseman Machaela Diaz throws to first base for an out against Fort Madison Wednesday night in West Burlington. Top Ranked Lady Falcons fall to Fort Madison, 5-1.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Shortstop Regan Fraise makes the throw to first base against Fort Madison Wednesday night in West Burlington. Top Ranked Lady Falcons fall to Fort Madison, 5-1.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Pitcher Alex Yacko sends the ball to a Ft. Madison batter as her team stands ready in defense Wednesday night in West Burlington. Top Ranked Lady Falcons fall to Fort Madison, 5-1.
Photo by Dan Hockett Danville’s Natalie German warms up before the game against West Burlington – Notre Dame Thursday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Danville, 10-0 in 5-innings.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Kori Mesecher hits a homerun in the third inning against Danville Thursday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Danville, 10-0 in 5-innings.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Riley Hale bunts against Danville Thursday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Danville, 10-0 in 5-innings.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Regan Fraise hits against Danville Thursday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Danville, 10-0 in 5-innings.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Alex Yacko hits the ball against Danville Thursday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Danville, 10-0 in 5-innings.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Brandall Diaz hits the ball against Danville Thursday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Danville, 10-0 in 5-innings.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Kelci Hill hits the ball against Danville Thursday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Danville, 10-0 in 5-innings.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame First Baseman Brandall Diaz completes the throw out on Danville’s Rylee Molter Thursday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Danville, 10-0 in 5-innings.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Kori Mesecher winds up before sending one across the plate against fifth ranked Class 2A Highland Wednesday night in West Burlington. Top ranked Class 3A WBND defeated 5th ranked Class 2A Highland, 8-1.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Tara Goff waits for the pitch from Highland Wednesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Highland, 8-1.
Top Ranked 3A WB-ND Splits with 3rd Ranked 5A Muscatine
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Alex Yacko (left) celebrates with Shortstop Riley Hale (right) after defeating Muscatine in the first game of a doubleheader Friday night in West Burlington. No. 1 Ranked (Class 3A) West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated No. 3 Ranked (Class 5A) Muscatine, 5-3 in the first game. Muscatine won the second game, 8-4.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Centerfielder Kori Mesecher catches a ball hit deep by Muscatine’s Leti Lerma in the first game of a doubleheader Friday night in West Burlington. No. 1 Ranked (Class 3A) West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated No. 3 Ranked (Class 5A) Muscatine, 5-3 in the first game. Muscatine won the second game, 8-4.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Regan Fraise celebrates after hitting a 3-run homer in third inning of the second game of a doubleheader Friday night in West Burlington. No. 1 Ranked (Class 3A) West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated No. 3 Ranked (Class 5A) Muscatine, 5-3 in the first game. Muscatine won the second game, 8-4.Photo by Dan Hockett Muscatine Shortstop Megan Butler tags out West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Riley Hale trying to steal second base in the second game of a doubleheader Friday night in West Burlington. No. 1 Ranked (Class 3A) West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated No. 3 Ranked (Class 5A) Muscatine, 5-3 in the first game. Muscatine won the second game, 8-4.
