The Marion High School softball team had a difficult time during the regular season with a 6-23-1 record, but the Indians left their ballpark in a happy mood Thursday night.

Marion dumped Dubuque Wahlert, 10-5, in the opening round of the Class 4A playoffs in Marion.

The Indians will face third-ranked Solon in the semifinals Saturday night at Solon.

Megan Glovik went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBIs for Marion. Haley Vanourney was 2-for-3 with four RBIs. Bayley Fuller scored three runs and Camryn Cannoy scored twice.

Alicia Steepleton, the winning pitcher, helped her own cause with two RBIs.

Wahlert     004 010 0 - 5 10 5

Marion      103 042 x - 10 8 4

W - Steepleton. L - Rogers.