Today marks the return of both Norwalk summer sports teams to competition.
Following a crucial game that was postponed last Thursday, the Class 4A third-ranked Warrior softball team takes against the 4A second-ranked Dallas Center-Grimes. With Norwalk ahead 2-0 in the top of the fifth inning, the game will resume at noon. With a win, the Warriors may force a tie for the top spot in the Little Hawkeye Conference rankings. At the moment, they are 15-2 in conference play and 26-3 overall. DC-G has a record of 14-1 and 26-3.
After a rain-soaked game on June 18, Norwalk Softball defeated Pella Christian by forfeit.
Tonight at 7:00 p.m., the Norwalk baseball team will play a non-conference game at Ankeny Centennial. The Warriors enter the game with an overall record of 11–12. The Jaguars, who are 18-9, are rated ninth in Class 4A.
Pairings for the Postseason:
Last week, the postseason brackets for both Norwalk teams were also revealed.
On Friday, July 11, the Warrior baseball team, which has been assigned to Class 4A, Substate 2, will play Southeast Polk in the opening round. Top-seeded Waukee Northwest, Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson, Ames, and Des Moines Lincoln round out the tournament.
As the top seed in Class 4A, Region 3, the Norwalk softball team will be given a first-round bye. On Saturday, July 12, the Warriors will host either Fort Madison or Keokuk for a regional semifinal. Winterset, Oskaloosa, and Mount Pleasant are also included in Region 3.
