Softball Recap: Johnson Creek Beats Williams Bay for Their Fourth Straight Victory

Johnson Creek entered their tilt with Williams Bay on Tuesday with three consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with four. They blew past the Bulldogs 18-9. That looming 18-9 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Bluejays yet this season.

Tori Buglass made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.

Lainey Benz

Runs Batted In

04/08/25 vs Williams Bay	3
04/05/25 vs Whitewater	0
04/04/25 vs Horicon	2
04/01/25 @ Marshall	2
05/14/24 @ Lodi	1
+ 2 more games

In other batting news, Lainey Benz was a standout: she scored three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. What's more, she posted three RBI, the most she's had since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Madi Brigowatz, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5.

Johnson Creek was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .472. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .370 or higher in four consecutive matches.

Johnson Creek pushed their record up to 4-1 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 12.0 runs this season. As for Williams Bay, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Johnson Creek will welcome Palmyra-Eagle at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last four games the Panthers have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Williams Bay, they will be playing at home against Deerfield at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.