Alburnett softball opens postseason with 8-3 win over Monticello
Senior Melani Ellis delivered a key three-run double as the Pirates advanced in Class 3A regional play.
Alburnett defeated Monticello 8-3 in a Class 3A regional quarterfinal softball game on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the Martin Sports Complex in Alburnett, according to the Gazette.
The win gives local fans in Linn County another reason to follow the Pirates deeper into July.
Alburnett senior Melani Ellis hit a three-run double in the second inning, the Gazette reported.
"Those 6 a.m. practices, we’ve all come to love it," Ellis said.
Ingrid Landa pitched for Alburnett under head coach Nikki Gahring, the Gazette reported.
Sources
- 1.Landa’s performance key to Alburnett’s postseason victory — The Gazette
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