Kearney, Mo., October 17, 2023: The Bulldogs have again demonstrated their softball domination.

The Kearney High School Softball team earned the 2023 Class 4 District 8 Championship by defeating a formidable Platte County Pirates team 10-3 last night in Excelsior Springs.

The Bulldogs came out strong at the plate and scored in every inning but the sixth. The defense was solid behind Alyssa Quick, who struck out seven as she pitched for seven innings.

Quick’s brought the heat to the plate as well, going 2-3, earning 3 RBIs and hitting her 12th home run of the season. Bri Reynolds also had 3 RBIs and hit her first home run of the season.

Other Highlights:

• Macy Morrow went 1-4 with 1 RBI
• Kennedi Casey went 1-3 with 1 RBI
• Brooke Paalhar went 3-4 with 1 RBI
• Morgan Pennington went 1-4
• Jocelyn Lincoln went 2-3 with 1 RBI
• Ryleigh Van Emmerik went 1-3

The Bulldogs’ road to the state championship tournament continues when they play Nevada this Saturday, Oct. 21.