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‘Energy is something else': Cavs energy key in tourney run
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Jefferson claimed a 4-0 win over Washington in the class 'AA' state championship. The Cavs scored three runs early and then relied on their pitching to get the job done. Whitney Portner and Tya Devericks combined to lock in the win. Jefferson had two shutouts in the tournament, including the quarterfinals and championship. They allowed just six runs in the three games, which helped lead them to their first state softball title in program history. The run wasn't easy for Jefferson, but their energy and attitude was a key part in the three wins. 'They're absolutely a great ground of girls. Their energy is something else. They've always got something going on. Dugout energy especially, that just carries us because we just find that the higher our energy is, the better we play,' Jefferson head coach Ed Whiting said. Jefferson finished the season with a 20 and 3 overall record. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Jefferson wins class ‘AA' state softball title
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Jefferson high school softball team won the class 'AA' state championship Saturday, earning a 4-0 shutout win over Washington. Whitney Portner got the scoring started in the first inning, thanks to a two run double. Brooklyn Herrera added a run in the second inning, thanks to a solo homerun. Tya Devericks singled in a run in the fifth and that was plenty of run support for the Cavs. Portner and Devericks combined to throw a complete shutout. They allowed six hits, while striking out seven. 'It feels really good. Last game for me, so it was really fun to go out with these girls and end on a win,' Whitney Portner said. 'Coming into the season, you have one goal with your team and that's to make it to the state tournament. Coming this far and working together with your teammates is very, very, very special,' Tya Devericks said. The win marks Jefferson's first softball state title. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
