WATERLOO - The Cedar Rapids Prairie softball team does not have to share the conference title with anyone after sweeping a doubleheader Thursday at Waterloo East, 10-0 in six innings and 7-4 in eight innings.

Prairie captured the Mississippi Division title in the Mississippi Valley Conference with an 18-8 record. Waterloo West finished second in the division at 16-10, two games behind the Hawks.

This is Prairie's first MVC title since 1988.

Carsyn Waller went 3-for-3 with a home run and three RBIs for Prairie in the 10-0 victory, which clinched the outright title. Gabi Carter was 2-for-4 with a double, two RBIs and two runs. Shelby Frederick was 2-for-3 with a double and two RBIs.

Natalie Halvorson tossed a four-hit shutout with six strikeouts and one walk.

The nightcap was tied, 4-4, after seven innings. Amanda Pipolo led off the top of the eighth with a triple to ignite a three-run rally for the 7-4 verdict.

Anne Cerveny was 2-for-5 with two RBIs and a double in the eighth inning. Frederick was 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a double in the eighth inning. Neila Bell went 2-for-4 with two RBIs.

Frederick started in the circle and pitched 5.1 innings, allowing only three hits. Halvorson pitched the last 2.2 innings and got the win.

Prairie raised its overall record to 26-11. Waterloo East fell to 13-25 overall and 7-19 in the conference.