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Mid-Buchanan Softball Shuts Out Marceline to Reach State Title Game

Monday, November 2, 2026 at 5:09 AM

The Mid-Buchanan Dragons girls softball team is heading to the Class 2 state championship following a decisive 7-0 semifinal victory over Marceline on Friday. Pitchers Paisley Meyer and Dru Pearson combined to hold the Tigers to just four hits, while catcher Zuzu Kountz helped power the offense with a solo home run. The Dragons will…

The Mid-Buchanan Dragons girls softball team is heading to the Class 2 state championship following a decisive 7-0 semifinal victory over Marceline on Friday. Pitchers Paisley Meyer and Dru Pearson combined to hold the Tigers to just four hits, while catcher Zuzu Kountz helped power the offense with a solo home run. The Dragons will face Chaffee on Saturday afternoon in Springfield as they look to secure the program’s first state title since 1979.

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