Journey Wolfe Went 2-for-3 and the Little Cyclones SHOCKED Iowa, Making Us Wish We Saw That Hustle Here

Alright, 12s, you know we bleed green and blue here at Seattle On Tap, and usually, we're tearing into the Mariners' early season grind, or breaking down how Sam Darnold's looking in practice, right? But sometimes, news from beyond the Emerald City hits the wires and you just gotta give props where they're due. And lemme tell you, what went down in Iowa high school softball last week, specifically with Ames’s own Journey Wolfe, has us thinking about that kind of grit we love to see. This kid, out there in Waukee, pulled off something truly special, helping her team drop a massive upset.

Journey Wolfe's Bat Exploded, Shaking Up the Iowa Scene

So, on June 9th, the Ames softball squad faced off against the 5A No. 13 Waukee team in a doubleheader. We all know how tough those top-ranked matchups can be, especially on the road. But Journey Wolfe, playing for the Little Cyclones, absolutely showed up. She went 2-for-3 at the plate and drove in two massive runs. That's the kind of clutch performance that swings games, folks! Her efforts were key, helping Ames take down the highly-ranked Waukee team in one of those doubleheader matchups. Sure, they lost the other game 5-0, but that upset win? That's the stuff legends are made of, even when it's happening a thousand miles from T-Mobile Park.

Other Athletes Made Noise, But Wolfe's Upset Is the Real Deal

Now, Journey wasn't the only one putting in work. Out in Ames, the IGHSAU girls state soccer tournament saw Gilbert, a team that finished 15-1-2, fall to North Scott 3-0 in the quarterfinals on June 8th at the Lied Recreation Fields. Gilbert midfielder Allie Grandgenett gave it her all in that defeat, playing great D, possessing the ball, and nearly scoring herself against Lancer keeper Nora Barnett. You gotta respect that fight. Over in softball, Cypress Erickson for Collins-Maxwell had an absolute monster game on June 10th against Rockford in a 17-4 rout. She was perfect at the plate, going 4-for-4, scoring four runs, stealing two bases, and picking up an RBI. Talk about making an impact from the leadoff spot! Then there's Isla Martin from Nevada, who exploded for three hits, a double, and a run in her team's 8-7 loss to South Hamilton on June 11th, after having only one hit all season. And Haylee Jackson of Colo-NESCO battled hard in a 19-9 loss to Riceville on June 10th, going 2-for-3 with a double, two runs, and three RBIs. All incredible individual efforts, but there's just something about pulling off a massive upset like Journey Wolfe did that truly grabs you. So, while we're all counting down the days until the Mariners hit the field again or waiting for the Seahawks to kick off practice, let's not forget the sheer heart shown by athletes everywhere. What’s next for these high schoolers? The Ames Tribune readers get to vote for their Athlete of the Week. For us, we'll keep our eyes peeled for that kind of fire in Seattle. Hopefully, we see that same underdog spirit light up our local teams this week!

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