Gallatin Softball Prepares For First Trip to State Semifinal

The Gallatin Lady Bulldogs take on the La Plata Lady Dogs Friday afternoon in the Class 1 Softball State Semifinal in Springfield. Gallatin is competing in its first state semifinal in program history. Coach Penny Gardner says her team is finding its groove in late October.

Gallatin has outscored opponents 32-9 this postseason. The Lady Bulldogs defeated Platte Valley 9-3 in the state quarterfinal game.

It is the second straight 21-win season for Gallatin after 24 combined wins over the three-years prior to. Gardner credits a strong senior class for the recent success.

Gardner wants her players to keep having fun heading into Springfield.

We will broadcast the Gallatin-La Plata matchup Friday on 99.9 The Captain and centralmoinfo.com. Coverage begins at 11:45.