Delta pushes on to softball quarters

NAYLOR, Mo. -- Freshman Jenny Dannenmueller hit a bases-loaded triple in the second inning and sophomore Ashley Martin scored on a passed ball with two outs in the bottom of the seventh as the Delta High School softball team won a 4-3 thriller over Bakersfield in a Class 1A sectional game Wednesday.

"Oh my gosh, it was a nailbiter," said Delta coach Laura Brown, whose squad improved its record to 11-9.

Rebecca Cook picked up the win. She allowed three runs on three hits and four walks while striking out one.

Weather permitting, the Lady Bobcats will play either Marion C. Early and Dadeville at Ash Grove in Saturday's quarterfinals. The time is to be determined.

GIRLS TENNIS

Marquette 6, Jackson 0

ST. LOUIS -- Jackson lost to a strong Marquette squad in a Class 4A Sectional that was originally supposed to be played at Southeast Missouri State University but was moved to St. Louis because of wet grounds.

Marquette won all six singles matches, which ended the contest before the doubles were played. Marquette then fell to defending state champion St. Joseph's Academy in the sectional final.

"My girls played really well," said Jackson coach Linda Adams. "Marquette is just very good."

Results

Sari Zahiri def. Nicole Poythress 7-6, 6-3

Christine Grajo def. Katie Domian 6-4, 6-4

Kathlyn Grato def. Kelly Mitchell 6-3, 6-0

Andrea Halbrook def. Carly Vogelsang 6-0, 6-0

Lexa Burton def. Sarah Owen 6-2, 4-6, 7-5

Andrea Cenko def. Lauren Everett 6-0, 6-3

VOLLEYBALL

Hayti 15-15

Chaffee 11-11

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Chaffee (0-12) fell to visiting Hayti in two games.

Jennifer Vandeven (eight kills, six digs), Natalie Townsend (5 kills, 3 digs) and Mallory Kiefer (4 kills, 2 digs) led the Lady Red Devils.

Chaffee's JV lost 15-6, 15-2.

-- From staff reports