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Estherville LC wins, Emmetsburg falls at state softball tourney

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Estherville Lincoln Central won, while Emmetsburg lost at day one of the state softball tournament. Estherville Lincoln Central won, while Emmetsburg lost at day one of the state softball tournament.
FORT DODGE, IA (KTIV) -- -

Estherville-Lincoln Central advanced to Thursday's Class 3A semifinals with an 8-2 win over seventh-ranked East Marshall in first round action at the state softball tournament.

The Midgets scored three runs each in the second and third innings, with Sadie Winter collecting a RBI double in both frames.

Kendall Bosch went 3-for-4 at the plate and got the win on the mound.

E-LC will face number-1 Solon (36-6) in the semifinals on Thursday at 3:00 PM.

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Emmetsburg gave up five runs in the second inning and five more in the third and opened the Class 2A state softball tournament with an 11-0 loss to Des Moines Christian on Monday.

The fifth-ranked Lions put together their fourth straight shutout against the fifth-ranked E-Hawks. Des Moines Christian pitcher Leah Harris allowed four hits and struck out seven E-Hawk batters.

Emmetsburg (32-10) will now play unranked Denver in a consolation game at 10:00 AM on Wednesday.

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