Mid-Prairie softball ends

DAVENPORT - Just like in its first postseason game, Assumption needed just three innings to finish off a victory.

Friday it was Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks who the Knights defeated. Wednesday it was the Columbus Wildcats. Both games were 12-0 wins.

The Knights scored nine in the first inning against Mid-Prairie and three in the third in the regional semifinal.

Every Assumption batter had a hit in the first inning, which was highlighted by a Sydney Roe two-run home run.

Knights leadoff batter Maddie Loken went 3-for-3 with three RBIs and three runs scored, the last of which triggered the mercy rule.

Assumption (18-5) moved on to play West Liberty (14-1) in the regional championship Monday. Mid-Prairie ends its season at 2-12.

While the Knights finished with 12 hits in the three-inning affair, Mid-Prairie was held to just three base runners on two walks and an error. Assumption has yet to give up a hit in the postseason.