Softball Recap: Rice Lake Victorious

Rice Lake took a seven-run defeat the last time they faced off against Eau Claire North, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Warriors skirted past the Huskies 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Warriors have posted since April 12, 2025.

Keegan Johnston was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Alivia Johnson, who went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases and one run.

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Previous Games

05/07/26 - Away	4-2 W
05/05/26 - Home	6-13 L
05/15/25 - Home	5-2 W
05/13/25 - Away	5-1 W
05/09/24 - Away	5-6 L
+ 5 more games

Rice Lake's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-17. As for Eau Claire North, they moved to 7-6 with that loss, which also ended their four-game winning streak.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rice Lake will head out to square off against St. Croix Central at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Eau Claire North, they will venture away from home to challenge Marshfield at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so the Huskies' hitters will have their work cut out for them.