The softball postseason begins today for both the Wright City and Warrenton softball teams. Here is a brief look at the district tournaments for the Wildcats and Warriors.
Tournament: Class 3 District 3 at Winfield
Seeding: 1. Winfield (19-1); 2. Bowling Green (9-14); 3. Wright City (13-13); 4. Orchard Farm (4-12-1); 5. Lutheran St. Charles (with Veritas) (4-12); 6. Bayless (9-7) and 7. STEAM Academy (7-7).
Schedule: Opening round: October 14-15; Semifinals: 3:15 and 4:45 p.m. October 16; Championship: 3:45 p.m. October 19.
First-round opponent: Wright City opens with Bayless at 2:30 p.m. Thursday.
Head-to-head history: This is the first time the programs have met.
Common opponents: St. Clair is the only team both schools have played this season. Wright City defeated the Bulldogs 19-0 on September 1. Bayless lost to St. Clair (2-12) 16-0 on September 11.
About the Wildcats: Wright City is on a roll, with four straight wins; in wins over Hermann, Van-Far, Wellsville and Owensville, the Wildcats averaged 15 runs per game while allowing 4.2. … Harper Martin (.494) Lorelai Kellner (.487) and Haley Elsenrath (.408) are the team’s top hitters. … Kellner’s six home runs and 33 RBI also lead the offense. … Kellner owns a 7-3 pitching record in 60 and 2/3 innings. … Overall, the Wildcats, as a team, score 7.9 runs per game while giving up 6.1.
About the Bronchos: Bayless boasts the leading hitter in the area in senior Emma Bolden (.857). … Her .1762 slugging percentage comes from seven doubles, eight triples and five home runs. … She has also driven in 34 runs this season. … The Bronchos average 10.4 runs a game this season, but have allowed 8.5. … Last season, Bayless fell to Cor Jesu in the Class 4 District 2 tournament. … Bayless’ last postseason win came in 2019.
What’s next?: The winner plays Bowling Green at 4:45 p.m. on Friday.
Tournament: Class 4 District 3 at Borgia and Washington High Schools
Seeding: 1. Washington (27-4); 2. Borgia (17-14); 3. St. Dominic (11-14-1); 4. Warrenton (12-13); 5. Pacific (12-12); 6. Union (8-18); 7. Holt (8-21) and 8. Hannibal (7-18).
Schedule: Opening round: October 15, 2 and 4 p.m.; Semifinals at 11 and 1:30 Saturday; Championship at 4 p.m. on October 20.
First-round opponent: Warrenton opens with Pacific at 4 p.m. Thursday.
Head-to-head history: Pacific leads 3-2, dating back to 1999. Warrenton beat Pacific 14-2 in 2013, when the teams last met.
Common opponents: Each team has played Union, Washington, and Borgia, coming away winless from all matchups.
About the Warriors: Brooklyn Young is having a stellar season at the plate for the Warriors, hitting .579 with four triples and 19 RBI. … Paige Campbell (.419) and Brylen Shoults (.388) are the other top hitters for Warrenton. … Shoults’ 21 RBI are a team high. … Hannah Gibson’s eight wins lead the Warriors pitching staff. … She also owns a 4.21 earned run average and 123 strikeouts in 110 innings. … Warrenton averages 6.1 runs per game while surrendering 5.4.
About the Indians: Ashlynn Young (.471 average, 22 RBI) leads Pacific in hitting. … Ayla Shopinski (6-3 record, 7.81 ERA in 54 and 2/3 innings) is the team’s top pitcher. … The twam owns a pair of three-game win streaks this season. … The Indians have averaged 7.5 runs per game while allowing 7.2. … Pacific’s last district win came in 2023.
What’s next?: The winner plays the Washington/Hannibal winner in a semifinal at 11 a.m. Saturday.
