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Photos: Mount Vernon vs. Saydel in Class 3A state softball semifinals
Mustangs advance to championship with 2-0 win

Jul. 20, 2022 5:45 pm, Updated: Jul. 20, 2022 10:20 pm
Photos from Mount Vernon’s 2-0 win over Saydel in a Class 3A Iowa high school state softball semifinal game at Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.
Mount Vernon Head Coach Robin Brand celebrates with her players after winning the 3A state semifinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. The Mustangs defeated the Eagles 2-0 and advance to the championship round. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon Mustangs infielder Addison Gookin (11) throws the ball to Mount Vernon Mustangs pitcher Jenna Sprague (14) in the first inning of the game against Saydel during the 3A state semifinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon Mustangs left fielder Nadia Telecky (12) catches the hit from Saydel in the first inning of the game during the 3A state semifinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon Mustangs infielder Addison Gookin (11) reacts Mount Vernon Mustangs catcher Kenna Rollinger (2) hits the ball to the outfield and allows her to get a run for the Mustangs in the fourth inning of the game against Saydel during the 3A state semifinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon Mustangs first baseman Kameron Brand (9) catches the hit from Saydel for an out on the Eagles in the third inning of the game during the 3A state semifinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon Mustangs right fielder Avery Plathe (5) reacts after catching the hit from Saydel for the third out in the fourth inning of the game during the 3A state semifinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon Mustangs infielder Addison Gookin (11) reaches down and grabs the ground ball and throws it to first to tag out Saydel in the fifth inning of the game during the 3A state semifinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon Mustangs left fielder Nadia Telecky (12) celebrates after catching the hit from Saydel for the third out in the fifth inning of the game during the 3A state semifinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon Mustangs pitcher Jenna Sprague (14) throws out a strike to Saydel Eagles shortstop Dakoda Wright (4) in the first inning of the game during the 3A state semifinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon Mustangs third baseman Lilly See (10) reaches up and grabs the hit from the Saydel in the third inning of the game during the 3A state semifinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon Mustangs shortstop Courtney Franck (1) slides safely into third base as Saydel Eagles center fielder Rylee Carney (3) tries to beat her out in the second inning of the game during the 3A state semifinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon Mustangs shortstop Courtney Franck (1) gives Head Coach Robin Brand a high-five after safely getting to third base in the second inning of the game against Saydel during the 3A state semifinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon Mustangs left fielder Ashlyn Steen (6) steals second base as Saydel Eagles shortstop Dakoda Wright (4) reaches out to grab the ball in the sixth inning of the game during the 3A state semifinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon Mustangs left fielder Ashlyn Steen (6) reacts after successfully stealing second base in the sixth inning of the game against Saydel during the 3A state semifinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon Mustangs infielder Addison Gookin (11) hits the ball to the outfield and heads for first base in the sixth inning of the game during the 3A state semifinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon Mustangs shortstop Maia Bentley (3) reacts after winning over Saydel 2-0 during the 3A state semifinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Mustang players celebrate together after defeating Saydel 2-0 and advancing to the championships during the 3A state semifinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)