High School SportsOctober 21, 2017

The Notre Dame softball team fell to Monett, 4-1, in the Class 3 softball state championship on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, at the Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri.

Josh Mlot and Israel Perez
The Notre Dame softball team watches as Monett lifts the 2017 Class 3 state championship trophy in front of its fans at the Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri. The Bulldogs lost 4-1.
The Notre Dame softball team watches as Monett lifts the 2017 Class 3 state championship trophy in front of its fans at the Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri. The Bulldogs lost 4-1.Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian
The Notre Dame softball team gathers for a team photo after their Class 3 softball state championship game against Monett on Saturday, October 21st, 2017 at Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri.
The Notre Dame softball team gathers for a team photo after their Class 3 softball state championship game against Monett on Saturday, October 21st, 2017 at Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri.Israel Perez ~ Special to the Southeast Missourian
Notre Dame's Haliey Kutz throws a pitch during the Class 3 softball state championship game against Monett on Saturday, October 21st, 2017 at Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri.
Notre Dame's Haliey Kutz throws a pitch during the Class 3 softball state championship game against Monett on Saturday, October 21st, 2017 at Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri.Israel Perez ~ Special to the Southeast Missourian
Notre Dame's Macy Landeros can't collect a throw at first base as Katelin Kurima of Monett safely makes it to the base during the Class 3 softball state championship game on Saturday, October 21st, 2017 at Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri.
Notre Dame's Macy Landeros can't collect a throw at first base as Katelin Kurima of Monett safely makes it to the base during the Class 3 softball state championship game on Saturday, October 21st, 2017 at Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri.Israel Perez ~ Special to the Southeast Missourian
Notre Dame's Madison Landeros (left) can't make the tag on time at second base as Katelin Kurima of Monett slides to base during the Class 3 softball state championship game on Saturday, October 21st, 2017 at Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri.
Notre Dame's Madison Landeros (left) can't make the tag on time at second base as Katelin Kurima of Monett slides to base during the Class 3 softball state championship game on Saturday, October 21st, 2017 at Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri.Israel Perez ~ Special to the Southeast Missourian
Notre Dame's Macy Landeros (9) makes a catch in the infield during the Class 3 softball state championship game against Monett on Saturday, October 21st, 2017 at Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri.
Notre Dame's Macy Landeros (9) makes a catch in the infield during the Class 3 softball state championship game against Monett on Saturday, October 21st, 2017 at Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri.Israel Perez ~ Special to the Southeast Missourian
Notre Dame senior Aba Estes throws the ball to the infield during the Class 3 softball state championship game against Monett on Saturday, October 21st, 2017 at Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri.
Notre Dame senior Aba Estes throws the ball to the infield during the Class 3 softball state championship game against Monett on Saturday, October 21st, 2017 at Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri.Israel Perez ~ Special to the Southeast Missourian
Notre Dame courtesy runner Caroline Lochmann (8) looks up to the umpire as the call is made at home plate, beating the tag of catcher Victoria Gutierrez of Monett during the Class 3 softball state championship game on Saturday, October 21st, 2017 at Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri.
Notre Dame courtesy runner Caroline Lochmann (8) looks up to the umpire as the call is made at home plate, beating the tag of catcher Victoria Gutierrez of Monett during the Class 3 softball state championship game on Saturday, October 21st, 2017 at Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri.Israel Perez ~ Special to the Southeast Missourian
Notre Dame's Conner Overfield hauls in a line drive near the foul line during the Class 3 softball state championship game against Monett on Saturday, October 21st, 2017 at Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri.
Notre Dame's Conner Overfield hauls in a line drive near the foul line during the Class 3 softball state championship game against Monett on Saturday, October 21st, 2017 at Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri.Israel Perez ~ Special to the Southeast Missourian
Notre Dame Alex Lovell stretches to catch the ball at first base during the Class 3 softball state championship game against Monett on Saturday, October 21st, 2017 at Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri.
Notre Dame Alex Lovell stretches to catch the ball at first base during the Class 3 softball state championship game against Monett on Saturday, October 21st, 2017 at Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri.Israel Perez ~ Special to the Southeast Missourian
The Notre Dame bench looks on during a 4-1 loss to Monett in the Class 3 softball state championship game on Oct. 21, 2017, at the Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri.
The Notre Dame bench looks on during a 4-1 loss to Monett in the Class 3 softball state championship game on Oct. 21, 2017, at the Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri.Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian
Notre Dame's Conner Overfield looks back at the ield after being thrown out in the seventh inning of a 4-1 loss to Monett in the Class 3 softball state championship game on Oct. 21, 2017, at the Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri.
Notre Dame's Conner Overfield looks back at the ield after being thrown out in the seventh inning of a 4-1 loss to Monett in the Class 3 softball state championship game on Oct. 21, 2017, at the Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri.Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian
Notre Dame fans look on during the trophy presentation following a 4-1 loss to Monett in the Class 3 softball state championship game on Oct. 21, 2017, at the Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri.
Notre Dame fans look on during the trophy presentation following a 4-1 loss to Monett in the Class 3 softball state championship game on Oct. 21, 2017, at the Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri.Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian
Notre Dame's Riley Burger legs out a bunt single during a 4-1 loss to Monett in the Class 3 softball state championship game on Oct. 21, 2017, at the Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri.
Notre Dame's Riley Burger legs out a bunt single during a 4-1 loss to Monett in the Class 3 softball state championship game on Oct. 21, 2017, at the Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri.Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian
The Monett softball team celebrates following a 4-1 win over Notre Dame in the Class 3 softball state championship game on Oct. 21, 2017, at the Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri. It was the Cubs first state title.
The Monett softball team celebrates following a 4-1 win over Notre Dame in the Class 3 softball state championship game on Oct. 21, 2017, at the Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri. It was the Cubs first state title.Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian
Notre Dame senior Gracie Friga reacts following a 4-1 loss to Monett in the Class 3 softball state championship game on Oct. 21, 2017, at the Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri.
Notre Dame senior Gracie Friga reacts following a 4-1 loss to Monett in the Class 3 softball state championship game on Oct. 21, 2017, at the Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri.Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian
Notre Dame's Jessie Gant holds the runner-up trophy following a 4-1 loss to Monett in the Class 3 softball state championship game on Oct. 21, 2017, at the Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri.
Notre Dame's Jessie Gant holds the runner-up trophy following a 4-1 loss to Monett in the Class 3 softball state championship game on Oct. 21, 2017, at the Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri.Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian
Notre Dame senior Madison Landeros receives her second-place medal following a 4-1 loss to Monett in the Class 3 softball state championship game on Oct. 21, 2017, at the Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri.
Notre Dame senior Madison Landeros receives her second-place medal following a 4-1 loss to Monett in the Class 3 softball state championship game on Oct. 21, 2017, at the Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri.Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian
Notre Dame senior Aba Estes receives her second place medal following a 4-1 loss to Monett in the Class 3 state championship game on Oct. 21, 2017, at the Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri.
Notre Dame senior Aba Estes receives her second place medal following a 4-1 loss to Monett in the Class 3 state championship game on Oct. 21, 2017, at the Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri.Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian
Notre Dame's Jessie Gant holds the team's runner-up trophy after the awards ceremony following the Class 3 softball state championship game against Monett on Saturday, October 21st, 2017 at Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri.
Notre Dame's Jessie Gant holds the team's runner-up trophy after the awards ceremony following the Class 3 softball state championship game against Monett on Saturday, October 21st, 2017 at Killian Sports Complex in Springfield, Missouri.Israel Perez ~ Special to the Southeast Missourian
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