Photos: Cedar Rapids Jefferson vs. Cedar Rapids Kennedy, Class 5A Iowa high school softball regional final

Kennedy earned a trip to state with a 1-0 win over Jefferson at Kennedy High School

Andy Abeyta Gazette Visuals

Jul. 13, 2021 10:03 pm, Updated: Jul. 20, 2021 4:34 pm

Cedar Rapids Kennedy pitcher Jayme Scheck (10, center) celebrates with teammate after winning their Class 5A regional final at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Jefferson's Shandi Rulli (8) readies a pitch during their Class 5A regional final at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Jefferson's Calley Gralund (21) reaches for a catch as Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Addy Alber (3) slides into second base safe during their Class 5A regional final at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Mya Dodge (11) runs home after hitting a home run during their Class 5A regional final at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Jefferson's Madie Denlinger (1) jumps for a catch ending the fifth inning of their Class 5A regional final at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Jefferson's Taylor Robinson (5) runs in to the dugout with fellow outfielder Madie Denlinger (1) after she makes a catch to end the fifth inning of their Class 5A regional final at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Jayme Scheck (10) delivers a pitch during their Class 5A regional final at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Riana Ortega (7) makes a catch for an out during their Class 5A regional final at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Mya Dodge (11) reacts to her home run hit as she runs down the third base line during their Class 5A regional final at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Mya Dodge (11) celebrates a home run with teammates during their Class 5A regional final at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Jefferson's Shandi Rulli (8) winds up a pitch during their Class 5A regional final at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Topanga Beauregard (42) looks on as a throw hits Cedar Rapids Jefferson's Taylor Robinson (5) in the back as she slides into third base safe during their Class 5A regional final at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Jefferson's Lilli Wulff (11) makes a catch for an out during their Class 5A regional final at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Kennedy pitcher Jayme Scheck (10, right) hugs Addy Alber (3) in celebration after pitching the game-winning strike of their Class 5A regional final at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Kennedy players (right) wave to congratulate Cedar Rapids Jefferson players on a good game after their Class 5A regional final at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Kennedy players receive their state qualifier banner after winning their Class 5A regional final at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Kennedy pitcher Jayme Scheck (10, center) celebrates with teammates after winning their Class 5A regional final at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Jefferson's Kelsey Palmer (16) jumps and narrowly misses a home run ball hit by Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Mya Dodge (11) as it clears the fence during their Class 5A regional final at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Jayme Scheck (10) delivers a pitch during their Class 5A regional final at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Jefferson's Kelsey Palmer (16) dives for a fly ball coming up just short as teammate Calley Gralund (21) looks on during their Class 5A regional final at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Sidney Osborn (38) catches a fly ball as Mya Dodge (11) runs in to back her up during their Class 5A regional final at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Jefferson's Madie Denlinger (1) hits a bunt during their Class 5A regional final at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Topanga Beauregard (42) catches a bunt hit by Cedar Rapids Jefferson's Madie Denlinger (1) during their Class 5A regional final at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Jefferson's Aliyah Walker (7) makes a throw to first for an out during their Class 5A regional final at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Jefferson's Aliyah Walker (7) dives for a catch during their Class 5A regional final at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Jefferson's Skyler Phelps (23) smiles after making a catch at first to force out Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Addie Parker (25) during their Class 5A regional final at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Jefferson's Shandi Rulli (8) stands on the mound ready to deliver a pitch during their Class 5A regional final at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Addy Alber (3) smiles at teammate Topanga Beauregard (42) after making a catch for an out during their Class 5A regional final at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Jefferson's Taylor Robinson (5) stands up after sliding safe to third base during their Class 5A regional final at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Riana Ortega (7) makes a catch for an out during their Class 5A regional final at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Jayme Scheck (10) takes off her face mask in celebration after the third strike to end their Class 5A regional final at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Kennedy players pose with their state qualifier banner after winning their Class 5A regional final at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

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