T-R PHOTO BY ROSS THEDE

Marshalltown sophomore center fielder Kate Sandvick makes a sliding catch during the second game of Tuesday’s Iowa Alliance Conference doubleheader against Class 5A No. 12 Ames. The Bobcat softball team suffered its 22nd consecutive loss to Ames with sweep at the hands of the Little Cyclones, falling 7-4 and 9-1. The Bobcats (10-15, 2-6) haven’t defeated the Little Cyclones (22-8, 9-1) since 2020. Complete statistics from Tuesday’s North Division twinbill were not available as of press time. Marshalltown goes on the road to Fort Dodge to face the 4A No. 8 Dodgers with a noon doubleheader Wednesday.