The Norwalk summer sports teams hosted their home conference finales and Senior Night Monday in single games against Dallas Center-Grimes. The #4 in Class 4A Warrior softball team came out on top 2-0 over the 6th-ranked Mustangs in a defensive battle, as aired on 94.3 KNIA.

After four and a half scoreless innings, Norwalk finally got on the board in the bottom of the fifth. The first run was scored on a throwing error against the DCG second baseman, and the second came in the next at-bat on an RBI double by Charlee Peters.

The concluded the scoring, as the Mustangs were held off the board the rest of the way. Peters had two doubles to lead the way offensively. Haley Downe pitched the complete game, giving up two hits and two walks while recording 10 strikeouts. Norwalk improves to 21-8 overall and 14-4 in the Little Hawkeye Conference. They return to action tonight at #1 in Class 4A Winterset, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:15.

The #6 in Class 4A Norwalk baseball team lost for just the second time this season, falling 4-3. The loss snaps a 17-game win streak. The Warriors led 2-0 after two, and held the Mustangs scoreless for the first three innings. But one run in the fourth and three more in the fifth put DCG on top for good, as Norwalk would only score once more the rest of the way. Norwalk was held to just two hits, with one apiece from Cael Eck and Cody Hargin. Dylan Christensen pitched 4.2 innings, giving up three hits and four walks while recording six strikeouts. Norwalk moves to 23-2 overall and 16-2 in conference play. They’ll take on Southeast Polk at Principal Park in Des Moines at 5:00 this afternoon. Jon Mohwinkle and Chris Larson will call the action on 94.3 KNIA, with pregame coverage beginning at 4:45.

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