Clarksville advances to championship, Wapsie Valley falls in consolation of 1A State Tournament

Two area Class 1A schools were in action yesterday at the State Softball Tournament.

In a consolation game, Newman Catholic outlasted Wapsie Valley, 5-4, in 8 innings. Wapsie Valley, who was making its first appearance at State in 48 years, finishes its season 29-6.

And in a 1A semifinal, 2-seed Clarksville overpowered Fort Dodge St. Edmond, 11-3. Kara Bohlen and Claire Lodge each hit a grand slam for the Indians.