Softball adjusts schedule for final weekend

MARYVILLE, Mo. — Northwest softball coach Ryan Anderson announced changes to this weekend’s final two MIAA doubleheaders.

Originally scheduled for Friday, the Emporia State Hornets will now travel to Maryville Thursday, April 23. First pitch is scheduled for 2 p.m. at Bearcat Field.

The season finale has been pushed back a day and will be played Sunday, April 26 against Washburn. The softball team will be honoring its seniors before first pitch at 1 p.m.

The Bearcats head into their final four contests tied for fifth in the MIAA, coincidentally with both teams they will be playing this weekend. The MIAA tournament will begin Thursday, April 30 in Overland Park, Kansas.