Iowa Park Lady Hawks one win away from State

IOWA PARK, Texas (KAUZ) – The Iowa Park Lady Hawks are set to face the Coahoma Bulldogettes for a chance to go to the UIL State Tournament.

The game will be on Saturday, May 24 at the Graham ISD Softball Field.

The team defeated River Road in their last matchup to become Regional Semifinal Champions.

“From day one they were trying to be last year’s team and they are not,” Iowa Park Softball Coach, Eric Simmons said.

“We graduated so many players and got so many new faces. So, I just had to tell them to be themselves, be the best version of themselves, and let what happens happen through the season,” Simmons said.

The Lady Hawks have won 12 of their last 13 games.

They have outscored their opponents this off-season by a total of 60 to 14.

“When I got moved up earlier this season, I just wanted to come in and help the team in whatever way possible,” Iowa Park Lady Hawks, Rowan Pike said.

“I was a little nervous at first, but as the season went on I got more comfortable,” Pike said.

The Lady Hawks will face the defending 3A State Champions, Coahoma Bulldogettes.

The Bulldogettes have won 55 straight games. Their last time losing was in March of 2023.

“I do not doubt in my mind that we are winning, like if we beat Coahoma we are going to win state,” Iowa Park Lady Hawks, Raylee Huse said.

The Lady Hawks look to punch their ticket to the state tournament for the first time since 2022.

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