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Photos: Williamsburg vs. ELC in 2023 Iowa state softball Class 3A semifinals

Jul. 19, 2023 7:25 pm
See photos from Williamsburg’s 8-0 win over Estherville-Lincoln Central in a Class 3A Iowa high school state softball quarterfinal game Wednesday at Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge.
Williamsburg pitcher Peyton Driscoll (16) smiles as she embraces teammate Williamsburg catcher London Cook (2) after her and her team defeated ELC during the state softball class 3A semifinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Williamsburg outfielder Shannon Finn (13) goes to hit the ball in the first inning against ELC during the state softball class 3A semifinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Williamsburg infielder Makenna Hughes (11) throws the ball to first base for an out against ELC in the third inning during the state softball class 3A semifinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Williamsburg fans cheer on the Raiders after defeating ELC to advance to the championship game during the state softball class 3A semifinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Williamsburg pitcher Peyton Driscoll (16) gives Williamsburg infielder Makenna Hughes (11) a high-five after striking out an ELC player in the second inning during the state softball class 3A semifinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Williamsburg pitcher Peyton Driscoll (16) throws out a strike to ELC in the first inning during the state softball class 3A semifinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
ELC misses tagging out Williamsburg Ava Hocker (15) as she slides into second and is ruled safe in the sixth inning during the state softball class 3A semifinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Williamsburg outfielder Shannon Finn (13) runs to steal second after ELC loses control of the ball in the second inning during the state softball class 3A semifinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Williamsburg infielder Rylie Metz (4) throws the ball to first base for an out against ELC in the fourth inning during the state softball class 3A semifinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Teammates surround Williamsburg infielder Makenna Hughes (11) after she hit a home run in the fourth inning against ELC during the state softball class 3A semifinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Williamsburg outfielder Shannon Finn (13) dives to get to second safely as ELC’s Jaselyn Anderson (2) waits for the ball in the first inning during the state softball class 3A semifinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Williamsburg first baseman Elle Ridgeway (42) tags out ELC’s Rylee Yager (19) as she runs to base in the first inning during the state softball class 3A semifinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Williamsburg infielder Carly Rich (3) slides safely into home as ELC struggles to get the ball back in first inning during the state softball class 3A semifinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Williamsburg infielder Carly Rich (3) goes to tag out ELC’s Jaselyn Anderson (2) as she slides into second base in the second inning during the state softball class 3A semifinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Williamsburg outfielder Shannon Finn (13) celebrates after getting to second base from her hit in the second inning against ELC during the state softball class 3A semifinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Williamsburg infielder Taylor Sanchez (12) rounds third base and heads for home in the fifth inning against ELC during the state softball class 3A semifinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Raiders celebrate with the seniors after placing their name on the bracket to advance to the championships after defeating ELC during the state softball class 3A semifinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Williamsburg outfielder Shannon Finn (13) celebrates with her teammate Williamsburg pitcher Peyton Driscoll (16) after getting a run for the Raiders in the first inning during the state softball class 3A semifinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Williamsburg players huddle together and celebrate after defeating ELC to move on to the championship game during the state softball class 3A semifinals at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
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