For the first time this season, Ripon will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Kettle Moraine Lutheran Chargers at 4:45 p.m.
Ripon is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 15th straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. They took a 12-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of Mayville.
Bryn Carlson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Hayden Baker, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.
Meanwhile, Kettle Moraine Lutheran hadn't done well against Waupun recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Chargers came out on top in a nail-biter against the Warriors, sneaking past 7-5.
Katie Brandt spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits.
On the hitting side, Makenzie Luehring was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 4-for-4. Luehring is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Kayla Knaak was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Kettle Moraine Lutheran now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Ripon, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Ripon suffered a grim 16-2 defeat to Kettle Moraine Lutheran in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Tigers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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