Softball: Ottawa responds to early Morris run, wins 3A regional title

Ryleigh Stehl scores twice, McKenzie Oslanzi strikes out 10 for Pirates

As Ottawa’s Maura Condon (at left) awaits the throw at third, Morris’ Elaina Vidales slides in safely with a triple during the opening inning of their Class 3A regional title game Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Ottawa High School.
Ottawa’s McKenzie Oslanzi winds up for pitch against Morris during the Class 3A regional title game Saturday, May 27, 2023, in Ottawa.
Morris pitcher Ella Davis delivers home during the Class 3A Ottawa Regional championship game Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Ryleigh Stehl
The Ottawa Pirates softball team assembles at home plate with its freshly won Class 3A Ottawa Regional championship plaque following a 5-1 win over Morris on Saturday, May 27, 2023.
J.T. Pedelty

J.T. Pedelty

J.T. is a graduate of Streator High School, Illinois Valley Community College and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale who is some 24 years into an award-winning sports journalism career.