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Photos: Iowa City Regina vs. Van Meter in Class 2A state softball quarterfinals
Regals come back to beat Bulldogs, 6-5

Jul. 19, 2022 7:40 pm, Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 8:00 pm
Photos from Iowa City Regina’s 6-5 win over Van Meter in a Class 2A Iowa high school state softball quarterfinal game at Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge on Tuesday, July 19, 2022.
Regina Catholic Regals first baseman Jillian Panther (16) gives her teammates high-fives after defeating Van Meter during the 2A state quarterfinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Regina Catholic Regals Morgan Gahan (12) hits the ball in the third inning of the game against Van Meter during the 2A state quarterfinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Regina Catholic Regals pitcher Emma Nibaur (29) throws out a strike in the first inning of the game against Van Meter during the 2A state quarterfinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Regina Catholic Regals Natalie Gahan (1) celebrates after getting the first run for the Regals in the third inning of the game against Van Meter during the 2A state quarterfinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Regina Catholic Regals first baseman Jillian Panther (16) smiles after getting on base in the third inning against Van Meter during the 2A state quarterfinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Regina Catholic Regals outfielder Gabby Sueppel (9) catches the hit from Van Meter in the third inning of the game during the 2A state quarterfinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Iowa City Regina Head Coach Angela Kessler calls out to her player to work hard and focus while going to bat against Van Meter in the second inning after falling behind in runs during the 2A state quarterfinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Regina Catholic Regals first baseman Jillian Panther (16) reaches out and catches the pass to get out Van Meter Bulldogs pitcher Maddie Waldorf (8) in the first inning of the game during the 2A state quarterfinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Van Meter Bulldogs catcher Maia Abrahamson (22) smiles as she rounds the bases and heads for home after hitting a home run in the first inning of the game against Iowa City Regina during the 2A state quarterfinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Regina Catholic Regals pitcher Emma Nibaur (29) picks up the ground ball and throws it to first base in the second inning of the game against Van Meter during the 2A state quarterfinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Van Meter Bulldogs first baseman Shea Rhodes (16) tries to tag out Regina Catholic Regals catcher Alli Clark (5) at first base, but is called safe in the second inning of the game during the 2A state quarterfinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Regina Catholic Regals outfielder Dani Laughlin (11) catches the hit from Van Meter to end the game 6-5 in the seventh inning during the 2A state quarterfinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Regina Catholic Regals outfielder Dani Laughlin (11) celebrates after catching the hit from Van Meter and winning the game 6-5 during the 2A state quarterfinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Regina players celebrate together after making a comeback against Van Meter 6-5 during the 2A state quarterfinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Iowa City Regina fans celebrate the Regals win over Van Meter during the 2A state quarterfinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Iowa City Regina Assistant Coach Isabella True yells out in celebration at her players after defeating Van Meter 6-5 during the 2A state quarterfinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)