Riceville jumped out to an early lead, saw North Butler put up six runs to move in front, but the Wildcats took advantage of the last at bat as they walked off the Bearcats 8-7 at home on June 25.

The Wildcats scored a run in the first, two in the second and one in the third to build a 4-0 lead. North Butler scored six times in the fifth to grab their first lead of the game, but Riceville immediately answered with three runs in the bottom of the inning to move back in front 7-6.