Monticello hasn't had much luck against Tolono Unity recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Sages will be playing at home against the Rockets at 4:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Monticello will roll into the match after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up two runs on Monday, then bounced right back against Clinton on Wednesday. The Sages were the clear victors by an 11-2 margin over the Maroons.
Madison Highland spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up ten Ks.
On the hitting side, Isabella Beery and Avery Schweitzer did most of the damage at the plate: Beery went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one double, while Schweitzer scored a run while going 3-for-4. What's more, Schweitzer posted two RBI, the most she's had over her last eight contests. Ali Weidner was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Tolono Unity won against Paxton-Buckley-Loda on Monday with 16 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Tuesday. The Rockets put the hurt on Okaw Valley with a sharp 16-1 victory. The win continues a trend for the Rockets in their matchups with the Timberwolves: they've now won six in a row.
Tolono Unity's victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-2. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.8 runs on average over those games. As for Monticello, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 13-3.
Monticello might still be hurting after the 11-4 loss they got from Tolono Unity when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Sages have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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