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Iola Today
By the People, for the People
YC softball, baseball teams go 0-2
Wildcats hope to rebound after losses to undefeated Central Heights
Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:19pm
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A cubist interpretation of the action and energy of a high school softball or baseball game, capturing the dynamic movement and competitive spirit of the players.Iola TodayThe Yates Center Wildcat softball and baseball teams both suffered losses against the undefeated Central Heights Vikings on Monday. The softball team lost both games by double digits, while the baseball team lost 14-0 and 7-2. The Wildcats struggled at the plate, with only a few hits between the two teams. They hope to bounce back in their upcoming games against West Elk and Pleasanton.
Why it matters
The losses drop both the Yates Center softball and baseball teams to losing records early in the season. The teams will need to regroup and find ways to be more competitive if they hope to turn their seasons around and contend in their respective leagues.
The details
In the softball games, junior pitcher Cayten Cummings took the loss in the opener, while senior outfielder Madison Hall and freshman second baseman Kylinn Gregg had the only two hits. In the baseball games, junior pitcher Evan McVey had a strong performance in the opener but was let down by eight errors from his team. Senior third baseman Blake Morrison had an RBI single in the second game to briefly give Yates Center the lead.
- The softball and baseball games took place on Monday, April 7, 2026.
- The Wildcats' next softball game is against West Elk on Thursday, April 10, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
- The Wildcats' next baseball game is against Pleasanton on Thursday, April 10, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
The players
Cayten Cummings
Junior pitcher for the Yates Center Wildcat softball team.
Madison Hall
Senior outfielder for the Yates Center Wildcat softball team.
Kylinn Gregg
Freshman second baseman for the Yates Center Wildcat softball team.
Evan McVey
Junior pitcher for the Yates Center Wildcat baseball team.
Blake Morrison
Senior third baseman for the Yates Center Wildcat baseball team.
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
The Yates Center softball and baseball teams have a lot of work to do if they want to turn their seasons around and become competitive in their respective leagues. The losses highlight the need for the teams to improve their hitting, fielding, and overall execution if they hope to have more success going forward.
