North Linn beat Martensdale-St. Marys 6-0 in the Class 1A Iowa high school state softball championship game Friday at Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge.

North Linn catcher Jersey Peyton (24) celebrates with North Linn shortstop Skylar Benesh (8) after she hit a home run in the third inning against Martensdale-St Marys during the state softball class 1A championship game at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Friday, July 21, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn outfielder Paisley Carpenter (1) hugs teammate North Linn pitcher Ellie Flanagan (13) after North Linn took down Martensdale-St Marys during the state softball class 1A championship game at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Friday, July 21, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn players huddle together to celebrate their win over Martensdale-St Marys during the state softball class 1A championship game at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Friday, July 21, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn shortstop Skylar Benesh (8) throws the hit from Martensdale-St Marys to first base for an out in the second inning during the state softball class 1A championship game at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Friday, July 21, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn pitcher Ellie Flanagan (13) throws out a strike to Martensdale-St Marys in the seventh inning during the state softball class 1A championship game at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Friday, July 21, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Martensdale-St Marys shortstop Brynnly German (6) tags out North Linn infielder Samantha West (7) as she slides into second base during the state softball class 1A championship game at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Friday, July 21, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn pitcher Ellie Flanagan (13) raises the state championship trophy in the air to celebrate the win over Martensdale-St Marys during the state softball class 1A championship game at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Friday, July 21, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn infielder Samantha West (7) slides under Martensdale-St Marys shortstop Brynnly German (6) as she tries to tag her out and gets to second bae safely in the third inning during the state softball class 1A championship game at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Friday, July 21, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn second baseman Mackenzie Bridgewater (10) grabs the hit from Martensdale-St Marys and throws it to base for an out in the third inning during the state softball class 1A championship game at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Friday, July 21, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn infielder Samantha West (7) races to beat the ball as she heads for home and gets a run for the Lynx in the third inning against Martensdale-St Marys during the state softball class 1A championship game at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Friday, July 21, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Martensdale-St Marys second baseman Ellie Baker (7) runs safely to base as North Linn first baseman Kylie Munson (28) waits to grab the ball in the seventh inning during the state softball class 1A championship game at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Friday, July 21, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn shortstop Skylar Benesh (8) reacts as she rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the third inning against Martensdale-St Marys during the state softball class 1A championship game at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Friday, July 21, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn shortstop Skylar Benesh (8) smiles as she hugs North Linn catcher Jersey Peyton (24) while celebrating with their team during the state softball class 1A championship game at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Friday, July 21, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn shortstop Skylar Benesh (8) holds the championship trophy out towards the crowd as she and her teammates celebrate their state title during the state softball class 1A championship game at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Friday, July 21, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn shortstop Skylar Benesh (8) reacts as she heads for home after hitting her second home run of the game in the fourth inning during the state softball class 1A championship game at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Friday, July 21, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

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