Riverhawks
| 05/15/25 @ Sparta | 9 |
| 05/10/25 @ Sauk Prairie | 1 |
| 05/06/25 vs Holmen | 2 |
| 04/26/25 @ Eau Claire Memorial | 1 |
| 04/22/25 vs Sparta | 2 |
| + 6 more games |
La Crosse Central barely beat Sparta the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Riverhawks' pitcher stepped up to hand the Spartans a 9-0 shutout on Thursday. The Riverhawks not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since May 14, 2024 (when they won 13-0).
Carmen Peterson made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 16 over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, La Crosse Central got a big performance out of Ellie Gillitzer, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs. That's the most stolen bases Gillitzer has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Norah Holkup, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI.
The win made it two in a row for La Crosse Central and bumps their season record up to 7-10. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for Sparta, they dropped their record down to 1-14 with the loss, which was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season.
Coincidentally, La Crosse Central and Sparta will both be playing La Crosse Logan the next time they take the field. The Riverhawks will head out to face the Rangers at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Spartans will head out to face them at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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