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Another championship for one of Kansas softball’s premier programs.
Silver Lake captured the state title Saturday in Lawrence behind a dominant complete-game shutout from Riley Mohler in a 4-0 victory over Southeast of Saline. Mohler kept the Trojan offense off balance all game while Silver Lake’s defense and speed game took over.
The Eagles broke through in the third inning when Paige Heiman drew a bases-loaded walk to bring home the first run. Silver Lake continued to pressure on the bases throughout the afternoon, stealing eight total bases as Saylor Liggatt and Kailyn Hanni each swiped multiple bags.
Liggatt led the Eagles offensively, going 2-for-2 at the plate, while Heiman and Audrey Kirk each drove in a run. Southeast of Saline was led by Vada Durfee, who collected two hits.
Another state championship added to the tradition-rich Silver Lake softball program.
Rylee Hackmann will catch up with the Eagles shortly from Lawrence. #sportsinkansas
Silver Lake (3A 🥎) put an early lead on Haven scoring 6 runs in the first two innings before Haven’s Rylee Myers hit a home run and put 2 runs on the board. Haven put 4 run on the board in the 4th inning. But ultimately, Silver Lake defeated Haven by 12-6. Rylee Hackmann of Sports in Kansas caught up with Head Coach Nick Hamilton and players, Kailyn Hanni and Saylor Liggatt. #sportsinkansas
3A State Softball Quarterfinals Recap
Southeast of Saline 7, Lakin 0
Karlee Zurfluh delivered another dominant postseason performance as Southeast of Saline advanced to the state semifinals. Zurfluh struck out 11 and allowed just three hits in the complete-game shutout. The Trojans built an early lead with aggressive baserunning and timely hitting as Kyiah Samuelson finished with two hits and three stolen bases. Southeast of Saline improved to 25-1 under head coach Tyler Smith and will face Jefferson West in the semifinals Wednesday at KU-Arrocha Ballpark.
Jefferson West 4, Frontenac 2 (8 Inn.)
Jefferson West pulled off one of the biggest wins of the day, knocking off back to back defending champion Frontenac in extra innings. With the game tied 2-2 in the eighth, Harriet Dean delivered a two-run single to give the Tigers the lead for good. Addison Schwinn tossed a complete game in the circle, allowing just one earned run over eight innings. Frontenac tied the game in the sixth behind an RBI double from Mia Bloom before Jefferson West answered late.
Haven 8, Baxter Springs 3
Haven continued its impressive season behind a dominant outing from Avery Brawner. The Wildcats ace struck out 14 while allowing three runs over seven innings. Baxter Springs briefly grabbed the lead in the third before Haven answered and took control with a three-run double from Paige O’Neal in the fourth inning. Haven collected 10 hits overall and improved to 28-2 heading into the semifinals.
Silver Lake 10, Colby 0
Silver Lake rolled into the semifinals with a dominant run-rule victory over Colby. Saylor Liggatt powered the Eagles offensively with four RBIs, including a three-run triple in the third inning. Riley Mohler was outstanding in the circle with 10 strikeouts in a one-hit shutout. Kailyn Hanni led the Eagles with three hits while Silver Lake finished with 11 hits total in the victory.
Semifinal Matchups — Wednesday at KU-Arrocha Ballpark
11 AM — Southeast of Saline (25-1) vs. Jefferson West (22-6)
1 PM — Haven (28-2) vs. Silver Lake (26-4)