North Polk High School’s baseball squad eked out a hard‑fought 10‑inning victory over Western Dubuque, a win that punches their ticket to the state semifinal and underscores the team’s gritty resolve.
A marathon under the clouds
Severe weather forced a delay, pushing the contest into the following day before play could resume, adding an extra layer of tension to an already unpredictable game.
When the final inning arrived, Easton Ingle delivered a bases‑clearing double that turned a tied game into a walk‑off win, marking his first career walk‑off hit and igniting the crowd.
Colton Bough anchored the North Polk pitching staff, logging eight innings, allowing just one earned run and retiring ten consecutive batters, a performance that steadied the team when it mattered most.
Key moments
The Comets compiled 16 hits, with Ryan Zoske, Ingle and Ty Lamfers each contributing three. Lamfers’ two‑run single in the second inning had earlier tied the game at 2‑2, while his RBI in the ninth knotted the score at 4‑4, setting the stage for Ingle’s decisive blow.
The win highlights the team’s depth and resilience, and it propels them into a semifinal matchup that promises another intense showdown as they chase the state title.