Softball Recap: Richland Center's Win Ends 13-Game Losing Streak on the Road

Richland Center came out on top against Lancaster on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run third inning. The Hornets took their matchup against the Flying Arrows 8-4. This was a revenge game for the Hornets: when they faced off against the Flying Arrows back in April, they had to take a 8-7 defeat.

Kyree Fischer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on two hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 13 consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Chloe Darling was excellent, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Regan Schoepp was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run.

Richland Center kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

Hornets

Previous 5 Games

05/06/25 @ Lancaster	8-4
05/03/25 vs Auburndale	1-3
05/03/25 vs Seneca	8-4
05/01/25 @ Wauzeka-Steuben	8-9
04/29/25 vs Platteville	4-0

Richland Center's win ended a 13-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 7-7. As for Lancaster, their loss dropped their record down to 8-5.

Richland Center wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 6-5 victory against River Valley on the 8th. As for Lancaster, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 7-5 defeat against Prairie du Chien on the 8th.