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Van Meter eliminates Albia in Class 3A state softball tournament

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 1:49 AM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

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Summary

Albia's quest for a second 3A state softball title came to an end as they fell to Van Meter, 7-2, in Fort Dodge. Jilly Wosmansky hit a pivotal three-run home run in the third inning, followed by a two-run shot from Annie Netten in the seventh for Van Meter. Albia coach Larry Achenbach cited crucial base-running mistakes and big hits from Van Meter as deciding factors in the loss. With this victory, Van Meter advances to face No. 2 Dubuque Walhert later in the day in the state tournament semifinals. Albia concludes their season with an impressive 33-3 record, just one win short of their best season ever.

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•Van Meter scores a three-run home run in the third inning
•Annie Netten adds a two-run homer in the seventh
•Albia concludes season with a 33-3 record
•Van Meter advances to face Dubuque Walhert later on July 23

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FORT DODGE — The hopes of bringing home the program's second 3A state softball title ended for Albia at the hands of a team that has won the last two 2A state championships. For the second time in three days, big blows by the bats of Van Meter proved to be too much for the Lady Dees to overcome. Jilly Wosmansky delivered a go-ahead three-run home run in the third inning for the sixth-ranked ...
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