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Ottawa Today
By the People, for the People
Griffin Dobberstein leads Marquette to TCC shutout win over Dwight
The Times Thursday Roundup features baseball, softball, and soccer results from around the area.
Apr. 17, 2026 at 3:03am
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A cubist interpretation of the intense action and competitive spirit of high school sports, as seen in Marquette's victories over Dwight.Ottawa TodayMarquette junior Griffin Dobberstein had a standout performance in the Crusaders' 8-0 Tri-County Conference baseball win over Dwight, doubling twice, homering, and driving in three runs while also earning the pitching victory. The Marquette softball team, led by Kinley Rick, also picked up a TCC win over Dwight. The roundup also includes results from other local high school sports competitions.
Why it matters
The Marquette baseball and softball teams' victories over Dwight showcase the strong athletic programs at the school and the talented student-athletes leading the way. The Times Thursday Roundup provides a comprehensive look at the latest results from high school sports across the local region, keeping the community informed about the achievements of their local teams and players.
The details
In the baseball game, Marquette junior Griffin Dobberstein was the standout performer, doubling twice, hitting a home run, and driving in three runs. He also earned the pitching win, going 4⅔ innings and allowing just two hits with no walks and eight strikeouts. Alec Novotney (solo home run) and Braxton Nelle (RBI) both had three hits for Marquette, while Connor Baker singled twice. On the softball side, Marquette's Kinley Rick hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning to help the Crusaders rally for an 8-6 win over Dwight. Rick also earned the complete-game pitching victory, going seven innings and striking out nine.
- On Thursday, the Marquette baseball and softball teams faced off against Dwight in Tri-County Conference matchups.
- The baseball game took place at Dwight.
The players
Griffin Dobberstein
A junior on the Marquette baseball team who had a standout performance in the win over Dwight, doubling twice, hitting a home run, driving in three runs, and earning the pitching victory.
Kinley Rick
A player on the Marquette softball team who hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning to help the Crusaders rally for an 8-6 win over Dwight. She also earned the complete-game pitching victory.
Dwight
The high school that the Marquette baseball and softball teams faced off against in Tri-County Conference matchups on Thursday.
Marquette
The high school that the baseball and softball teams represent, both of which picked up victories over Dwight on Thursday.
The takeaway
The strong performances by Griffin Dobberstein and Kinley Rick, along with the wins by the Marquette baseball and softball teams, demonstrate the depth of athletic talent at the school and the competitiveness of the local high school sports scene. These results will surely generate excitement and pride within the Marquette community and the broader local area.
