University Walks-Off Eaton for Class 3A Softball Title in Another Epic Showdown Between Patriot League Rivals

State softball Day 2: University wins title; Eaton, Windsor are runners-up

AURORA — One out of three isn’t bad — at least if you are the “one”. Saturday at the Aurora Sports Park, the “one” is exactly what the University softball team was. The Bulldogs were the No. 1 team in the Class 3A state tournament when the dust settled. They were also the only one out of three local state tournament finalists to walk away with the gold. In yet another classic between a pair of longtime rivals, top-seeded University won in walk-o…

University walks-off Eaton for Class 3A softball title in another epic showdown between Patriot League rivals

AURORA — With the state championship up for grabs, Emma Zacheis made the grab of her life. Then the University junior outfielder scored the winning run. Zacheis’ sprawling catch in foul territory in the seventh inning of a 4-4 game ended the top half of the frame at Aurora Sports Park in the Class 3A title game on Saturday, stranding two Eaton runners in the process. Then Zacheis led off the bottom of the inning with an infield single, and, two …

Slate 3A/2A slowpitch: Quincy Schuerman homers, knocks in 3; Mt. Spokane beats University for third straight title

The conditions were less than ideal to conduct a state championship slowpitch softball game. It didn’t make the result any less sweet.

University takes down rival Eaton to win 3A softball state title

AURORA – When the University and Eaton softball teams last played roughly three weeks ago, it was Emma Zacheis whose aggressive baserunning led the Bulldogs to an extra-innings victory. Saturday, University only needed seven frames, but it was once again Zacheis’ speed on the basepaths — plus her effort in the field — that helped the Bulldogs win the Class 3A state championship 5-4 at Aurora Sports Park. Zacheis led off the seventh inning with a…