In one final game at Casper Park, the Lady Macks (17-8, 8-4 Western Cloverbelt Conference) struck first against the Lakers (15-9, 8-2 Lakeland - West Conference), and slowly added to their advantage throughout the contest.
With timely hitting and unflappable calm in the circle, McDonell earned a shutout victory in the Sectional Final, punching their ticket to the WIAA Division 4 State Tournament in Madison.
Sophomore pitcher Kelsey Bremness went the distance once again, striking out 10 - including the game-ending K - and drove in three runs for good measure. Fellow sophomores Claire Ruf and Lizzy Leibrandt each went 4 for 4 at the plate, and both also had two RBIs. Sophomore Rylie Christianson was 2 for 3 on the night, plus an intentional walk, and sophomore Aleah Bowe again did damage from the eight spot in the order, tallying two hits and a run scored.
