Lady Storm’s season comes to a close

The Lady Storm’s softball season came to an end after being eliminated in the Region IX tournament held Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3, at Beatrice.

It was a long and difficult year for the team, which finished 3-37. However, the ladies did get a confidence-building win that could propel them into the offseason.

SCC surprised North Platte in the opening game 8-7. The Storm struck first on a towering home run over the center field fence by sophomore Kamie Fuller.

Stephanie Stamp added a solo blast and soon Southeast was up 7-0.

The Lady nights came roaring back thanks to numerous Lady Storm errors, to make it 7-6 in the top of the7th inning.

Tiffany Talkington relieved winning pitcher Nicole Zelinski, striking out the final batter and stranding two North Platte base runners to seal the win.

Southeast lost game two in the winner’s bracket to Central Community College 8-0.

Head Coach Bob Ginsburg said his team “reverted” back to errors, poor at-bats and injuries.

Southeast was eliminated on the final day after they dropped a 4-2 decision to Dawson Community College.

Nicole Zelinski and Tiffany Talkington made the All-Tournament team. Talkington also made the All-Region team along with Haley Carlsen.

Central Community College finished as the Region IX champions, followed by Dawson and Southeast.