Softball Recap: Grafton Picks Up Third Consecutive Victory

Black Hawks

Previous 3 Games

04/15/25 @ Nicolet	15-0
04/14/25 vs Whitefish Bay	13-3
04/11/25 vs Living Word Lutheran	19-0

Grafton entered their tilt with Nicolet on Tuesday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Knights a 15-0 shutout. That's more bragging rights for the Black Hawks, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Anna Holzer was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two RBI.

In other batting news, Grafton got a massive performance out of Ava Eernisse, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Eernisse also put up a home run, which was her first of the season. Riley Bergmann was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.

Grafton hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters every time they've taken the field this season.

Grafton picked up their first road victory, bumping their record up to 5-3. As for Nicolet, they are on a 25-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.

Looking ahead, Grafton will be playing in front of their home fans against West Bend West at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Spartans' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Black Hawks' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Nicolet, they will head out on the road to face off against Cedarburg at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Bulldogs will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Knights surely won't give up without a fight.