Feeder system keeps Cats contenders year after year
Keystone softball thrives on a strong feeder system with Ohio Softball Organization and travel teams at LaGrange Community Park. Alumni like Chad Whitacre and Rick Shaw highlight parent support, coaching depth, and year round play driving Keystone to 28 district titles, 14 regional titles, Final Four appearances, and three state championships.
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Shaw sparkles as Keystone prep pitcher eyes state semifinal
Keystone sophomore Lauren Shaw leads the Wildcats against Hebron Lakewood in a Division II state semifinal at Firestone Stadium. She sits at 20-5 with a 1.08 ERA and 146 strikeouts this season, after throwing three no hitters and two perfect games in five days. Her coach praises mental toughness and team support from catcher duo Destiny Weber and Liz Hayes as Keystone pursues a state title run.
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Lancers Reach State Semifinals Again After Closed Season
The Lancers make their fifth state semifinal appearance after a near perfect run, with three straight state titles from 2008 to 2010. Hebron Lakewood faced Licking Valley in two extra inning games this season. The Lancers’ only defeat came 2-1 in eight innings on April 30, later avenged 42 in nine innings in the district final. Sophomore Courtney Viersta sports a 23-1 record with a 0.94 ERA.
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Keystone Defense Leads Keystone to Sectional Final Win
Keystone players praised a team defensive effort that produced an 0-1 sectional final win over Vermilion. Kodi Akers and Destiny Weber highlighted a deep, cohesive infield unit with multiple standout plays. Coach Piazza noted the defense has improved since early in the season and will face two more tests to cement a place among top squads.
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Keystone Game-By-Game Season Report Card
Keystone 25-5 summary shows team performance across 12 game entries with multiple players listed. Career highs and scoring spreads highlighted include several players reaching double figures and key contributions noted by sequence and point totals.
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