If Amherst was feeling good fresh off their 13-3 takedown of Wautoma on Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Falcons fell just short of the Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds by a score of 8-7 on Tuesday. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 26, 2025, but that streak is no more.
Sam Nooyen
| 04/28/26 vs Iola-Scandinavia | 0 |
| 04/24/26 vs Wautoma | 2 |
| 04/23/26 @ Weyauwega-Fremont | 1 |
| 04/21/26 vs Clintonville | 1 |
Sam Nooyen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and five unearned) runs on 11 hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Amherst got a big performance out of Aubrey Chandler, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Presley Voss was another key player, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
Amherst's defeat dropped their record down to 8-4. As for Iola-Scandinavia, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 7-2.
Coming up, Amherst will square off against Wittenberg-Birnamwood at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Falcons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Chargers have averaged an impressive 11.5 runs per game this season. As for Iola-Scandinavia, they will challenge Bonduel at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Bears' pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so the Thunderbirds' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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