Gladstone junior Allie Larson returns to the dugout after recording the ultimate out of a MHSAA Division three state quarterfinal recreation in opposition to Evart on June 11, 2024 at Cadillac Softball Area. The Braves reached the state quarterfinal spherical for a second straight 12 months in 2024. (“The Massive Canine” Mitch Vosburg/Each day Press)
CADILLAC – For the second straight season, Gladstone softball was one in every of eight groups left in Division three. For the second straight season, the Braves discovered themselves one win away from enjoying in East Lansing.
The Braves' 2024 season got here to a halt on Tuesday with a 9-Zero loss within the State Quarterfinals to Evart at Cadillac Softball Area.
“It's a tough day” Braves captain Rick Pepin mentioned. “This can be a day all of us hoped would by no means get right here with this group of seniors. However there's loads to be pleased with.”
The Braves fell sufferer to a buzzsaw within the type of Wildcats sophomore Kyrah Grey, who struck out 14 batters in seven innings. Gladstone junior Lauren Sundquist produced each of the staff's hits, a two-out double within the third and a leadoff single within the sixth.
Madison Sundquist drew a two-out stroll within the second and Allie Larson drew a two-out stroll within the fifth.
Evart (35-Four) plated two runs within the first and led 5-Zero after 5 innings. The lead grew to 6-Zero within the sixth on an RBI single by Ally Theunick earlier than Kate Gostlin struck with a three-run house run.
Gladstone finishes the season with a District championship, a Regional championship and a closing file of 22-12.
“I coach softball due to these women” mentioned Pepin. “They put some hardware within the trophy case, however that's not what it's about. It's about reminiscences and relationships.”