The Onalaska Hilltoppers are taking a road trip to take on the Holmen Vikings at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Onalaska will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
While Onalaska didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-13), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. Their pitcher stepped up to hand La Crosse Logan a 10-0 shutout on Thursday. The result was nothing new for the Hilltoppers, who have now won five matchups by nine runs or more so far this season.
Sydney Kraus 2028
| 04/17/25 vs La Crosse Logan | 0 |
| 04/15/25 @ La Crosse Central | 1 |
| 04/10/25 vs Tomah | 2 |
| 04/08/25 @ Sparta | 2 |
| 04/05/25 @ Menomonie | 2 |
Sydney Kraus 2028 was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on MJ Heit 2028, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Zoey Lichty 2027 also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Onalaska was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .429. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as La Crosse Logan only posted a batting average of .118.
Meanwhile, Saturday just wasn't the day for Holmen's offense. They lost 10-0 to Middleton on Saturday. The Vikings have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Holmen's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Onalaska, their record is now 6-2.
Onalaska might still be hurting after the 11-1 loss they got from Holmen in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Can the Hilltoppers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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