Shout Out: Johnston Qualifies for Iowa State Softball Tourney

The Johnston Dragons softball team qualified for the state tournament with an 8-3 win July 16 over Waukee.

Johnston's first game at the state tournament will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, in Fort Dodge against Valley High School of West Des Moines.

The Dragons are coached by Todd Merical, Destiny Willer and Abby Sonner. 

According to SportsSpotlight.com, a young Johnston team is seventh in the rankings. The website says: "Freshman Haley Towers will toe the rubber for the Dragons with a 19-5 record and 1.20 E.R.A. with 174 strikeouts in 163 innings.  A pre-freshman leads the way at the plate with doubles (16) and batting average (.437)."