Well-pitched, and well-played despite a 20 mile-per-hour gale, New Bremen flashed arms and enough hitting (Kyle Tenkman, below) to out-duel Minster in a MAC masterpiece.
Minster and Covington battled to a 1-1 tie through three and 1/2 innings before the Wildcats broke it open with 10 runs in the fourth and fifth innings, sending the 'Cats to the run-rule victory. Read Minster Softball by Greg Billing inside today's Press Pros.
It was physical, it was thrilling, and it was prototype MAC basketball. And New Bremen played well enough, and long enough, to overtake Marion Local in overtime for the sectional title. Read the latest Press Pros feature.
Ivy, of course...Ivy Wolf played well, shot well, and led Minster to a convincing win over Fort Recovery, while New Knoxville knocked out Marion Local in the other Division IV district final Thursday at Wapakoneta. Read the latest Press Pros feature.
Minster senior Eric Schmidt took his point guard position literally Saturday night, scoring seven of the Wildcats' nine points in overtime to lift his team to a 45-41 victory over a tough Jackson Center team. Read more about the game on Press Pros.
