Softball
Class 4A Mishawaka Sectional: At Baker Park, LaPorte (16-14) bounced South Bend Adams 15-5 in six innings to advance to the finals. Marcy Bearickx earned the win, striking out six and allowing two earned runs over five innings. Mia Maxel finished in the circle and had a big day at the plate with three hits, including a three-run home run in the first inning, and five RBI. Lauren Poe was 4-for-4 with three runs, while Jersey Worthington and Gabby Bush each had two hits and three RBI.
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