The Norwalk Warriors saw their season conclude in the first round of the Class 4A baseball playoffs, falling 5‑0 to Waukee Northwest. The Wolves outhit Norwalk 9‑1 and plated single runs in five of the first six innings, taking early control of the contest.
Senior pitcher Josh Snyder battled through tight spots, surrendering seven hits and three walks while also hitting two batters. Norwalk managed just one hit, a fourth‑inning single by Owen Siemens, and endured nine strikeouts as Berdovich exploited a generous outside corner.
Colton Moore reached on an error to start the game, and both Rhylee Schmidt and Xavier Bush drew walks, but the Warriors could not convert any of those opportunities into runs.
Softball Regional Preview
Tonight the Norwalk softball team will host Lewis Central in a Class 4A regional semifinal, with live coverage beginning at 6:45 p.m. on kniakrls.com (KNIA3). Shaffer Landuyt will provide the play‑by‑play commentary for the broadcast.
Lewis Central arrives with a 26‑6 record, unranked in Class 4A despite a strong season. Senior shortstop Aubree Davis leads the Titans with a .694 batting average, 22 home runs and 70 RBIs, making her a focal point for the opposition.
Norwalk, finishing the year 13‑19, will lose eight seniors from this roster, adding a bittersweet note to the final chapter of a campaign that began with promise and ended with a hard‑fought playoff exit.