Wilton-Durant Advocate News

Sports

Featured Most recent

200 results total, viewing 1 - 12

Beavers fourth in Class 2A—The Wilton softball team finished the Class 2A state softball tournament in fourth place last week. The Beavers went 1-2 in action at Fort Dodge July 19-22. Wilton lost 9-6 in the 2A semifinals to Earlham, before losing 12-1 to Central Springs in the third place game. See pages 9-13 for state coverage. The fourth place finish was the highest softball finish in school history. Wilton finished the season ranked No. 1, and was the top seed in the state tournament. Team members include (front from left) Emi Coss, Tessa Bartell, Maddy Wade, Lexi Walker; second row, assistant coach Allison Bosten, head coach Kortney Denkman, Peyton Souhrada, Catie Hook, Taylor Drayfahl, Kaylee Coss, Ansley Boorn, assistant coaches Kelly Jo Jannings and Kara Anderson; back row, assistant coach Tom Austin, Chloe Wells, Payton Ganzer, Hayley Madlock, Mila Johnson, Charlotte Brown, Joann Martin, Grace Madlock, assistant coach Kamryn Meyer.

Wilton softball: Best finish in school history

Derek Sawvell, AN Editor | 7/28/21

The Wilton softball team was presented with the fourth place trophy moments after losing to Central Springs 12-1 in the Class 2A third place game in Fort Dodge July 22. Wilton finished the season in fourth place — a school record — and with a record of 29-5.

Central Springs 10-runs Wilton in third place game

Class 2A Third Place Game Central Springs defeats Wilton 12-1 FORT DODGE — A day after giving up 15 hits in a 9-6 loss to Earlham in the Class 2A semifinals, the No. 1 team in the state and … more

Derek Sawvell, AN Editor | 7/28/21

Wilton starting pitcher Mila Johnson and head coach Kortney Denkman meet with umpires after Johnson was called for several illegal pitches in the state semifinal game with Earlham July 21.

Beaver bats meet their match in 2A semifinals

Class 2A Semifinal Earlham defeats Wilton 9-6 FORT DODGE — It took 21 games, but the Class 2A No. 1 ranked and top-seeded Wilton softball team met its match in a state semifinal game July 21, … more

Derek Sawvell, AN Editor | 7/28/21

Chloe Wells named to 2A All-Tournament team

Wilton senior Chloe Wells (pictured at left) had six hits and four RBIs over three games in the Class 2A state tournament in Fort Dodge July 19-22 while playing left field. For her efforts, the … more

7/28/21

Several area drivers finish high at Muscatine County Fair races

WEST LIBERTY — Stock car racing headlined the opening day of the Muscatine County Fair July 21. Five classes took to the West Liberty big half-mile track. Andy Eckrich was the victor in the … more

7/28/21

Wilton's Charlotte Brown reaches home plate after a solo home run in a 7-2 state win over Pella Christian

Beaver bats arrive, make noise in Fort Dodge

FORT DODGE — The last time the Wilton softball team made the Class 2A state tournament in 2018, the Beavers were the No. 8 seed, faced with the task of playing top seed Louisa-Muscatine. Despite a … more

Derek Sawvell, AN Editor | 7/20/21

Members of the Wilton baseball team swarm starting pitcher Nolan Townsend moments after the Beavers defeated Durant 2-1 on the road July 13 in a Class 2A District semifinal game. Townsend had been 10-run ruled there earlier in the season.

Beavers dismiss Durant before falling in District final

Class 2A District Semifinal Wilton defeats Durant 2-1 It had been a long time since opening night of the 2021 baseball season, when the Durant Wildcats swept the Wilton Beavers, starting with … more

Derek Sawvell, AN Editor | 7/20/21

Members of the Wilton softball team are shown while leaving town July 18 for the state softball tournament in Fort Dodge. The Class 2A No. 1 ranked Beavers are the top seed in Class 2A, and won their quarterfinal game against Pella Christian 7-2 July 19. The win moves Wilton into the final four for the first time in school history. For more game coverage, turn to page 15.

Top 2A team en route to best finish in school history

When the Wilton softball team travels to Fort Dodge this week for Class 2A state softball July 19-23, it will be the first time in school history that the Beavers will be the top seed in the … more

Derek Sawvell, AN Editor | 7/20/21

The Wilton softball team gets ready to accept the state banner for winning a Class 2A Regional on its home field Monday night.

2A No. 1 Beavers punch ticket to state tournament

Class 2A Regional Quarterfinal Wilton defeats Starmont 7-0 The Wilton softball team came into Regional play winners of 16 straight, earning it the No. 1 ranking in Class 2A. The Beavers … more

Derek Sawvell, AN Editor | 7/14/21

Girls Iowa state softball championships on Iowa PBS

JOHNSTON — Iowa PBS’s coverage of Iowa girls’ high school championships continues, as teams from across the state take to the field for the 2021 IGHSAU Girls State Softball Championships. … more

7/14/21

Wilton starting pitcher Karson Willey dives into foul territory to make a catch on a foul ball near the third baseline in the Beavers' 11-1 win over Tipton July 10.

Beavers dismiss Tipton, setting District date with Durant

Class 2A District First Round Wilton defeats Tipton 11-1 The Wilton baseball team capitalized on costly Tipton walks, coupled with savvy base running in an 11-1 win in five innings to begin 2A … more

Derek Sawvell, AN Editor | 7/14/21

Aydin Flockhart has been on a roll from the leadoff spot for the Wildcats in recent games. He's shown above putting the bat on the ball in home action against Tipton, as the Wildcats swept the rival Tigers prior to District play against Wilton July 13. Results from the Wilton game were not available by press time.

Wildcats 9-2 in last 11 games heading to District play

The Durant baseball team ended the regular season with a home sweep of River Valley Conference South rival Tipton (5-22) July 5. The Wildcats picked up 13-3 and 11-3 wins, moving their record to 18-7 … more

Derek Sawvell, AN Editor | 7/14/21

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 … 17 | Next »

Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.