JUDA - With their team trailing by a run in the bottom of the seventh, Juda-Albany freshman Alexis Goecks came up with a big hit to bring home the game's two winning runs, leading her team to a 3-2 victory over visiting Evansville.
"She (Goecks) had a nice hit to put us on top," Juda-Albany coach Bill Davis said. "That showed a lot of heart by our team to be able to come back like that."
Juda-Albany got on the scoreboard first with one run in the bottom of the first, but the game would remain scoreless until Evansville scored a run in both the sixth and seventh innings. Knowing they needed to score, Juda-Albany wasted no time getting to work.
"You could see it in their eyes," Davis said. "That feeling that, 'We know we can do this.'"
That's when Goecks hit a line drive, bringing in the game's deciding runs.
Getting the win for Juda-Albany on the mound was senior Tabatha Davis, who pitched all seven innings. Davis allowed three hits, two walks, and striking out three batters.
Jessica Crull also went 2-for-3 at the plate with an RBI for Juda-Albany.
Orangeville 9, Monticello 3
ORANGEVILLE - Ranked eighth in the latest Division 4 softball rankings, the Monticello softball team suffered their first loss of the season on Friday at the hands of the Orangeville Broncos, losing 9-3.
After three innings of work, the Ponies found themselves in an unfamiliar position as they trailed Orangeville 7-1.
"They had some good hitters, and they were hitting the ball really well," Monticello coach Duane Garrison said. "We were fighting back. We have never been in that type of situation all year."
The Ponies comeback was unable to gain full traction, as only two runs were scored by Monticello throughout the remainder of the game.
Monticello ace Claire Bruns started on the mound, pitching three innings before Courtney Leuzinger came in for relief.
At the plate, Monticello was led by Leuzinger, who went 2-for-3 with one triple, a double, and two RBIs. Junior Jordan Garrison also finished 2-for-3 with a triple.
With the loss, Monticello moves to 9-1 on the season (3-0 in conference).
"We will learn from this loss," Garrison said. "And we will be ready to go next week."
Barneveld 8,
Black Hawk 0
BARNEVELD - The Black Hawk softball team traveled to take on defending conference co-champion Barneveld Friday in a Six Rivers-East matchup.
Golden Eagles pitcher Kristen Udelhofen pitched a shutout against the Warriors to give Barneveld the 8-0 victory.
The Warriors gathered just two hits, while Udelhofen struck out 14.
Rachel Richard pitched for Black Hawk, giving up five hits, eight runs (two earned), and four strikeouts in six innings of work.
Wisconsin Dells 15, New Glarus 3
Mauston 18,
New Glarus 14
WISCONSIN DELLS - The New Glarus softball team had a tough outing in their first game of their doubleheader on Friday. In their first game, the Knights dropped a 15-3 decision against Wisconsin Dells. For New Glarus and coach Hannah Grossen, the Knight's defensive play was the culprit of their first game woes.
"Our pitching was amazing in our first game," Grossen said. "Our defense just wasn't able to make the necessary plays to back up the our pitching."
In their second game, the Knights found an offensive spark, but they were outlasted by Mauston, 18-14.
"We played to our potential in the second game," Grossen said. "If we can just find those remaining factors, then we will put it all together and get rolling."
"She (Goecks) had a nice hit to put us on top," Juda-Albany coach Bill Davis said. "That showed a lot of heart by our team to be able to come back like that."
Juda-Albany got on the scoreboard first with one run in the bottom of the first, but the game would remain scoreless until Evansville scored a run in both the sixth and seventh innings. Knowing they needed to score, Juda-Albany wasted no time getting to work.
"You could see it in their eyes," Davis said. "That feeling that, 'We know we can do this.'"
That's when Goecks hit a line drive, bringing in the game's deciding runs.
Getting the win for Juda-Albany on the mound was senior Tabatha Davis, who pitched all seven innings. Davis allowed three hits, two walks, and striking out three batters.
Jessica Crull also went 2-for-3 at the plate with an RBI for Juda-Albany.
Orangeville 9, Monticello 3
ORANGEVILLE - Ranked eighth in the latest Division 4 softball rankings, the Monticello softball team suffered their first loss of the season on Friday at the hands of the Orangeville Broncos, losing 9-3.
After three innings of work, the Ponies found themselves in an unfamiliar position as they trailed Orangeville 7-1.
"They had some good hitters, and they were hitting the ball really well," Monticello coach Duane Garrison said. "We were fighting back. We have never been in that type of situation all year."
The Ponies comeback was unable to gain full traction, as only two runs were scored by Monticello throughout the remainder of the game.
Monticello ace Claire Bruns started on the mound, pitching three innings before Courtney Leuzinger came in for relief.
At the plate, Monticello was led by Leuzinger, who went 2-for-3 with one triple, a double, and two RBIs. Junior Jordan Garrison also finished 2-for-3 with a triple.
With the loss, Monticello moves to 9-1 on the season (3-0 in conference).
"We will learn from this loss," Garrison said. "And we will be ready to go next week."
Barneveld 8,
Black Hawk 0
BARNEVELD - The Black Hawk softball team traveled to take on defending conference co-champion Barneveld Friday in a Six Rivers-East matchup.
Golden Eagles pitcher Kristen Udelhofen pitched a shutout against the Warriors to give Barneveld the 8-0 victory.
The Warriors gathered just two hits, while Udelhofen struck out 14.
Rachel Richard pitched for Black Hawk, giving up five hits, eight runs (two earned), and four strikeouts in six innings of work.
Wisconsin Dells 15, New Glarus 3
Mauston 18,
New Glarus 14
WISCONSIN DELLS - The New Glarus softball team had a tough outing in their first game of their doubleheader on Friday. In their first game, the Knights dropped a 15-3 decision against Wisconsin Dells. For New Glarus and coach Hannah Grossen, the Knight's defensive play was the culprit of their first game woes.
"Our pitching was amazing in our first game," Grossen said. "Our defense just wasn't able to make the necessary plays to back up the our pitching."
In their second game, the Knights found an offensive spark, but they were outlasted by Mauston, 18-14.
"We played to our potential in the second game," Grossen said. "If we can just find those remaining factors, then we will put it all together and get rolling."
