Class 3A No. 3 Western’s bid for back-to-back state championships came to a dramatic end Saturday night with a 2-1, nine-inning loss to Hanover Central in the Class 3A North Semistate championship at Twin Lakes High School in the 2025 IHSAA Softball State Tournament.

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Delta capitalized on early mistakes and rode a complete-game outing from Zane Cline to top Western 5-2 in the Class 3A Regional Championship at Jim Turner Field.

Western’s lone spark came in the 6th with a 2-run bomb from Ryan Rodman, but Delta held strong.

The Panthers wrap up an impressive season at 26-5 and notch their fifth straight 20-win year. ⚾💥

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Western has dominated its postseason with the poise and power of a team on a mission. The Class 3A No. 3 Lady Panthers haven’t allowed a single run in the tournament, shutting out

every opponent with stellar pitching and sharp defense.

Riding a wave of momentum, Western looks ready to defend its crown. They’ve raised their level with each game and are now just two wins away from another trip to the state finals.

Western stands as the lone Howard County team still alive in the IHSAA tournament, and their impressive season rolls on with a regional title up for grabs. While they won’t be playing

in Russiaville this weekend, the short trip to Logansport means the Tigers are sure to have a strong crowd behind them as fans pack the stands to show their support.

Now, with the stage set and the stakes clear—let’s break down the matchup and predict who comes out on top.

Western softball stays hot 🔥 The defending 3A champs shut out No. 6 Yorktown 2-0 to win the Regional title. Lucy George dominated with 11 Ks, and the Lady Panthers move on to Semistate Saturday at Twin Lakes. 🥎👊

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