Early Errors Cost Esko in AA Softball Quarterfinal

Early errors cost Esko in AA softball quarterfinal

NORTH MANKATO — Esko certainly got the start it wanted in the Class AA quarterfinal Wednesday at Caswell Park. Facing Randolph and pitcher Carter Raymond, a Minnesota Golden Gophers recruit and one of seven pitchers in state history to record more than 1,000 strikeouts, Esko came out swinging. Clara Swanson got a leadoff single and Keira Leach drew a walk two batters later, setting up junior Elly Barta. Barta hit a grounder through the infield a…

Randolph softball cruises past Esko 9-1 in Class AA state quarterfinals

Randolph Rocket softball handled Esko with ease during the Class AA state quarterfinals early Wednesday afternoon after all games on Tuesday were postponed due to rain. The Rockets (24-1), who