Katy Howard's clutch hit helps Lansing Catholic softball capture district title
Katy Howard's crucial two-run single led Lansing Catholic softball to a 3-1 victory over Laingsburg in the Division 3 district final. The Cougars, ranked No. 9, avenged their previous year's loss to Laingsburg and advanced to the regional round. Howard's performance was particularly notable as she had struggled earlier in the game but delivered when it mattered most.
- ▪Katy Howard's two-run single was pivotal in the Cougars' victory.
- ▪Lansing Catholic avenged their 2025 district finals loss to Laingsburg.
- ▪Zoey Gruber had a strong performance with 12 strikeouts in the final.
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