Markesan never got on the board in their matchup last Monday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Montello on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Hilltoppers with a sharp 15-8 win. That's more bragging rights for the Hornets, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Karlie Olson made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Olson was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high.
Ali Kirker
| 04/07/26 @ Montello | 4 |
| 03/30/26 vs Portage | 0 |
| 03/26/26 vs Laconia | 1 |
| 05/22/25 vs Montello | 2 |
| 05/19/25 vs Ripon | 2 |
| + 4 more games |
In other batting news, Ali Kirker was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2025. Lainy Jahns was another key player, going a perfect 5-for-5 with four runs, two stolen bases, and one double.
Markesan was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .475. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Montello only posted a batting average of .348.
Markesan's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Montello, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Markesan will face off against Green Lake/Princeton at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Montello, they will square off against Fall River at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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