Sanger's No. 8 softball team secured a thrilling 2-1 walk-off win over No. 4 Krum in the Region I-4A quarterfinal series opener after a dramatic eighth-inning comeback.

By the Numbers
  • Sanger's Leala Kloewer tallied 15 strikeouts and allowed just three hits and one run in eight innings.
  • Krum's Addison Martindale recorded 14 strikeouts and allowed two earned runs across 7 1/3 innings pitched.
Yes, But

The game was a defensive battle with both teams struggling to generate offense until the late innings.

State of Play
  • The series continues with Game 2 scheduled at Denton High, where Sanger aims for a sweep and Krum seeks to force a Game 3.
  • The winner will face either No. 9 Dumas or Canyon Randall in the regional semifinals next week.
What's Next

Sanger looks to carry the momentum from the walk-off win into Game 2, while Krum will strive to bounce back and extend the series.

Bottom Line

Sanger's thrilling walk-off victory sets the stage for an intense Game 2 as both teams seek pivotal wins to advance in the playoffs.