Senior Night Showdown
Central Lee marked Senior Night with a doubleheader against Keokuk, pitting its baseball and softball teams against longtime rivals in a celebration of graduating seniors.
The baseball game began with an early 4-0 deficit, but a leadoff single from Blake Davis ignited a comeback that gathered steam throughout the innings.
Mason Sanders drove in two runs to narrow the gap, and Micah Haage delivered a clutch hit that brought home two more, sparking a 10‑run stretch that turned a 4‑0 hole into a 10‑4 victory.
Baseball Rally
The rally was highlighted by Haage’s timely hit, which not only added runs but also shifted the momentum decisively in Central Lee’s favor.
The team’s 10 unanswered runs sealed the game, underscoring the resilience and depth of the senior‑laden lineup.
Softball Dominance
In softball, Central Lee started strong, but Keokuk’s Kynlee Church opened scoring with a solo run before the Lady Hawks answered back.
Kenna Sandoval’s five RBIs, including a grand slam, and McKenna Fransk’s run‑producing play extended the lead, while the offense continued to fire on all cylinders.
The Lady Hawks cruised to a 12‑2 victory, completing a sweep and leaving the night’s celebrations with a double dose of triumph.