Game One

Mount Marty Secures 4-1 Victory Over York Behind Gray's Dominant Outing

SIoux Center, IA – McKenzie Gray delivered a stellar performance in the circle, leading Mount Marty to a 4-1 win over York (NE) on Monday afternoon. The Lancers jumped out early and relied on Gray's dominance to secure the victory, improving to 4-5 on the season.

Early Offense Sets the Tone

Mount Marty wasted no time, striking for three runs in the first inning. Janeah Castro got the Lancers on the board with a two-run double, scoring Kayleen Jacinto and Alyssa Sosky. Olivia Valdez followed up with an RBI single to bring Castro home, giving Mount Marty a quick 3-0 lead.

In the third, the Lancers added one more when Valdez lifted a sacrifice fly to left field, scoring Ella Ray to extend the lead to 4-0.

Gray Silences York's Offense

McKenzie Gray (3-1) was dominant in the circle, tossing a complete game while allowing just four hits and one unearned run. She struck out nine batters and worked around five walks, keeping York's hitters off balance all game. With the win Mackenzie Gray breaks Mount Marty career wins as a Lancer with 28 now. She has 52 career victories as a pitcher. To go with the wins Mackenzie now has over 371 career strikeouts. 

York's only run came in the third when Moriah Hoshowski's sacrifice fly brought home Katie Taylor, but Gray quickly shut down any further threats.

Lancer Standouts

• Janeah Castro (SS): 1-for-2, 2B, 2 RBIs, Run
• Olivia Valdez (3B): 1-for-2, 2 RBIs
• Ella Ray (LF): 2-for-3, Run, SB
• McKenzie Gray (P): 7.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R (0 ER), 9 K, 5 BB

Game Two

Mount Marty Tops Dakota State 3-1 Behind Strong Pitching, Jacinto's Blast

SIoux Center, IA – Kayleen Jacinto's early two-run homer and a complete-game effort from Makayla Graunkepropelled Mount Marty to a 3-1 victory over Dakota State on Tuesday afternoon. The Lancers improved to 5-5 on the season with the win.

Jacinto's Power Sparks Early Lead

Mount Marty struck first in the bottom of the first inning when Kayleen Jacinto launched a two-run home run, scoring Alyssa Sosky to put the Lancers up 2-0.

The Lancers added an insurance run in the fifth when Brooklyn Townsend drove in Jacinto with a sacrifice fly, extending the lead to 3-0.

Graunke Goes the Distance

Makayla Graunke (1-2) was dominant in the circle, throwing a complete game while allowing just one run on five hits. She struck out four and didn't issue a single walk, keeping Dakota State's offense in check.

The Trojans' only run came in the sixth when Michelle Evdos delivered an RBI single, but Graunke shut the door the rest of the way to seal the win.

Lancer Standouts

• Kayleen Jacinto (RF): 2-for-3, HR, 2 RBIs, 2 Runs
• Olivia Valdez (3B): 3-for-3, 2B
• Alyssa Sosky (CF): 2-for-3, Run
• Makayla Graunke (P): 7.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 4 K, 0 BB

Game Three

Mount Marty Blanks William Penn 7-0 Behind Gray's Complete-Game Shutout

SIoux Center, IA – McKenzie Gray dominated in the circle, throwing a complete-game shutout, while Janeah Castro powered the offense with a three-run homer, as Mount Marty cruised to a 7-0 victory over William Penn on Wednesday.

Gray Deals a Gem

McKenzie Gray (4-1) was lights-out, tossing seven scoreless innings while allowing just seven hits and striking out six. She didn't issue a single walk, keeping the William Penn lineup off balance all game.

Big Fourth and Fifth Innings Lift Lancers

After three scoreless innings, Mount Marty broke through in the fourth:

• Olivia Valdez singled up the middle to score Kayleen Jacinto, putting the Lancers on the board.
• Ella McNew followed with a two-run double to extend the lead to 3-0.

Mount Marty kept rolling in the fifth:

• Jacinto added an RBI single, scoring Sarah Anderson.
• Janeah Castro delivered the big blow with a three-run home run to center, giving Mount Marty a 7-0 lead.

Lancer Standouts

• Janeah Castro (SS): 2-for-3, HR, 3 RBIs, 2 Runs
• Kayleen Jacinto (RF): 2-for-4, 2B, RBI, 2 Runs
• Ella McNew (DP): 1-for-2, 2B, 2 RBIs
• Olivia Valdez (3B): 1-for-3, RBI
• McKenzie Gray (P): 7.0 IP, 7 H, 0 R, 6 K, 0 BB

Game Four

Hayen Tosses Shutout as Mount Marty Tops Ottawa 3-0

SIoux Center, IA – Jacey Hayen delivered a dominant complete-game shutout, and Kayleen Jacinto sparked the offense as Mount Marty secured a 3-0 victory over Ottawa on Friday.

Hayen's Commanding Performance

Jacey Hayen (2-1) was in control from start to finish, allowing just six hits over seven scoreless innings, striking out twoand walking three. She kept Ottawa off balance, stranding 10 runners on base while throwing 119 pitches.

Jacinto Leads the Offense

Mount Marty struck early in the first inning:

• Kayleen Jacinto drove in Alyssa Sosky with an RBI single to right-center to put the Lancers up 1-0.
• A bases-loaded walk drawn by Brooklyn Townsend forced in Jacinto, extending the lead to 2-0.

In the fourth:

• Jacinto struck again, delivering another RBI single to center, scoring Sarah Anderson to make it 3-0.

Lancer Standouts

• Kayleen Jacinto (RF): 3-for-3, 2 RBIs, Run
• Janeah Castro (SS): 2-for-3
• Olivia Valdez (3B): 1-for-2, BB
• Brooklyn Townsend (2B): 1-for-2, BB, RBI
• Jacey Hayen (P): 7.0 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 2 K