Top-ranked Benton Communtity beat Solon 5-1 in a Class 3A Iowa high school state softball quarterfinal game Tuesday at Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge.

Benton Community's Emma Townsley (left) tries to tag out Solon’s Keegan Kleppe (18) at second base during the 3A quarterfinal softball game during the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union’s 2024 State Softball Tournament at Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The Bobcats won 5-1. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Benton Community's Calista Nolte (10) crosses home plate after Kaitlyn Bonewitz (4) during the 3A quarterfinal softball game against the Solon Spartans during the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union’s 2024 State Softball Tournament at Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The Bobcats won 5-1. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Solon’s Bailey Woolley (23) throws to first base during the 3A quarterfinal softball game against the Benton Community Bobcats during the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union’s 2024 State Softball Tournament at Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The Bobcats won 5-1. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Benton Community's Hannah Greiner (12) slides into second base as the ball gets away from Solon’s Keegan Kleppe (18) during the 3A quarterfinal softball game during the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union’s 2024 State Softball Tournament at Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The Bobcats won 5-1. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Solon’s Bailey Woolley (23) reacts after being hit with a batted ball as Benton Community's Hannah Greiner (12) runs for home plate during the 3A quarterfinal softball game during the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union’s 2024 State Softball Tournament at Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The Bobcats won 5-1. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Benton Community's Jessa DeMoss (18) pitches during the 3A quarterfinal softball game against the Solon Spartans during the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union’s 2024 State Softball Tournament at Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The Bobcats won 5-1. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Solon’s Addie Miller (11) poses for teammates after hitting a double during the 3A quarterfinal softball game against the Benton Community Bobcats during the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union’s 2024 State Softball Tournament at Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The Bobcats won 5-1. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Benton Community's Lexie Pippert (14) makes a running catch in the outfield during the 3A quarterfinal softball game against the Solon Spartans during the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union’s 2024 State Softball Tournament at Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The Bobcats won 5-1. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Benton Community pitcher Jessa DeMoss (18) high fives Benton Community Bobcats head coach Jordon Rettenmeier after a side change during the 3A quarterfinal softball game against the Solon Spartans during the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union’s 2024 State Softball Tournament at Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The Bobcats won 5-1. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Solon's Kayla Meseck (left) celebrates an end of a side with Solon’s Olivia Trachta (right) during the 3A quarterfinal softball game against the Benton Community Bobcats during the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union’s 2024 State Softball Tournament at Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The Bobcats won 5-1. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Benton Community Bobcats celebrate their 3A quarterfinal softball win over the Solon Spartans during the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union’s 2024 State Softball Tournament at Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The Bobcats won 5-1. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Benton Community Bobcats head coach Jordon Rettenmeier talks to her players during the 3A quarterfinal softball game against the Solon Spartans during the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union’s 2024 State Softball Tournament at Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The Bobcats won 5-1. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Benton Community's Emma Townsley (3) celebrates multiple runs scored by Bobcats teammates during the 3A quarterfinal softball game against the Solon Spartans during the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union’s 2024 State Softball Tournament at Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The Bobcats won 5-1. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Solon’s Kendall Jensen (25) winds up to pitch during the 3A quarterfinal softball game against the Benton Community Bobcats during the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union’s 2024 State Softball Tournament at Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The Bobcats won 5-1. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Benton Community's Emma Townsley (3) reacts after making it to third base during the 3A quarterfinal softball game against the Solon Spartans during the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union’s 2024 State Softball Tournament at Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The Bobcats won 5-1. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Solon's Kayla Meseck (2) follows through after making a catch in the outfield during the 3A quarterfinal softball game against the Benton Community Bobcats during the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union’s 2024 State Softball Tournament at Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The Bobcats won 5-1. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Solon’s Addison Walter (16) tosses the ball to pitcher Kendall Jensen (25) after making an out during the 3A quarterfinal softball game against the Benton Community Bobcats during the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union’s 2024 State Softball Tournament at Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The Bobcats won 5-1. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Benton Community's Hannah Greiner (12) runs for home plate during the 3A quarterfinal softball game against the Solon Spartans during the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union’s 2024 State Softball Tournament at Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The Bobcats won 5-1. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

The ball gets away from Solon’s Izzy Frees (15) during the 3A quarterfinal softball game against the Benton Community Bobcats during the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union’s 2024 State Softball Tournament at Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The Bobcats won 5-1. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Solon’s Keegan Kleppe (18) dives safely back to first base as Benton Community's Brynnlee Seeck (5) reaches for the throw during the 3A quarterfinal softball game during the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union’s 2024 State Softball Tournament at Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The Bobcats won 5-1. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Benton Community Bobcats seniors from left: Emma Townsley (3), Jessa DeMoss (18) and Lexie Pippert (14) return to the celebration after punching the team’s ticket to the semifinals after their 3A quarterfinal softball win over the Solon Spartans during the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union’s 2024 State Softball Tournament at Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The Bobcats won 5-1. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

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