Onalaska came out on top against La Crosse Logan on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run fourth inning. The Hilltoppers put the hurt on the Rangers with a sharp 10-0 win. While the Hilltoppers didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-13), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Sydney Kraus 2028 made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and two runs.
In other batting news, MJ Heit 2028 was excellent, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Zoey Lichty 2027 was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs and one double.
Onalaska was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .429. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as La Crosse Logan only posted a batting average of .118.
Hilltoppers
| 04/17/25 vs La Crosse Logan | 10-0 |
| 04/15/25 @ La Crosse Central | 9-0 |
| 04/12/25 @ Osceola | 15-1 |
| 04/12/25 @ Durand-Arkansaw | 15-0 |
The victory was the fourth in a row for Onalaska, bringing their record up to 6-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games. As for La Crosse Logan, their loss was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-9.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Onalaska will challenge rival Holmen at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, La Crosse Logan is set to face off against their familiar foe Sparta at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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