NORTHEAST SEASON COMES TO A CLOSE SATURDAY IN MASON CITY

MASON CITY, Iowa – The Northeast Community College softball team battled Iowa Lakes Community College in a win-or-go-home showdown at the Region 11-B Tournament Saturday in Mason City, Iowa. The Lakers got the better of the Hawks in the matchup by a final score of 7-3.

Northeast (15-33, 4-20 ICCAC) was down 5-0 after four innings but rallied to put the score at 6-3 through their half of the sixth frame. The Lakers added an insurance run in the bottom of the sixth and finished the ballgame out in the seventh to eliminate the Hawks from postseason play.   

HEAR FROM THE HAWKS COACH:

Head softball coach Iris Woodhead on the duel with the Lakers:

"Iowa Lakes had a few big hits that hurt," Woodhead said. "The girls fought well to the end and didn't give up. I'm very proud of them for that!"

Woodhead on what she will remember about this team:

"Our sophomores mean a lot to our softball program and to Northeast Community College," Woodhead said. "I thought our effort and commitment was unwavering in a year that surely had its ups and downs. I'm so proud of the growth they have made over the last two years and can't wait to hear and see what they will do next. We will really miss them next year, but I know they are going to continue to be outstanding students, community members and women."

THANK YOU FANS:

As the 2023 season winds down, the Northeast Community College softball team and Northeast Athletics would like to extend a thank you to all fans and supporters who were with us along the journey this year. We can't wait to see you all again for the 2024 season.

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