Casey and Landewee Lead Win Over Griffins

Casey was unstoppable at the plate, collecting three hits in four at bats. Photo: David Haggart.

Kennedi Casey and Kate Landewee had standout performances on Monday, September 22, as the Kearney Bulldog softball team cruised to a 10-0 victory over the Winnetonka Griffins.

Casey was unstoppable at the plate, collecting three hits in four at bats. She doubled in both the second and fifth innings and added a single in the fourth, driving the offense forward throughout the game.

Pitcher Kate Landewee was equally impressive, commanding the mound with 15 strikeouts. Over five innings of work, Landewee didn't allow a single hit or run, issuing just one walk in a near-perfect outing. Her dominance ensured the Griffins never gained momentum.

Kearney took control early, jumping ahead in the bottom of the second inning. Reese Narron kicked off the scoring with an RBI single, followed by Casey’s RBI double, and Alyssa Quick’s two-run single. The team built a comfortable lead and never looked back.

On the other side, Winnetonka’s Mackenzie Halderman was tagged with the loss, pitching four and one-third innings and giving up 10 runs—eight of them earned—on 11 hits. Halderman managed to strike out three and walked two, but Kearney’s lineup proved too much to handle.

Kearney racked up 12 hits overall. Casey and Narron each tallied three hits, batting back-to-back and keeping the pressure on the Griffins’ defense. Brooke Paalhar and Casey both drove in three runs, providing crucial support for the team’s offensive surge. Ellie Switzer chipped in with two hits out of three at bats.

The defense was flawless, with Kearney not committing any errors during the game. Caroline Jury anchored the field, handling 15 chances without a misstep, helping secure the shutout win. The combination of powerful hitting, dominant pitching, and precise defense resulted in a memorable game for Kearney. The Bulldogs are now 13-3 on the season.

KPGZ News – Brian Watts contributed to this story.