Softball Game Preview: Wausau West Warriors vs. Eau Claire North Huskies

The Wausau West Warriors will head out to face off against the Eau Claire North Huskies at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Wausau West will be strutting in after a win while Eau Claire North will be coming in after a defeat.

On Thursday, Wausau West needed a bit of extra time to put away Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln. They had just enough and edged out the Red Raiders 2-1.

Meanwhile, Eau Claire North fell victim to New Richmond and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They came up short against the Tigers, falling 13-0. The game marked the first time this season in which the Huskies were not able to get on the board.

The loss snapped Eau Claire North's winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 5-7 record. As for Wausau West, their victory bumped their record up to 4-6.

Wausau West couldn't quite get it done against Eau Claire North when the teams last played back in May of 2024 as they fell 6-3. Can the Warriors avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.