Highland had lost five straight at home, but on Monday they dropped down to 3-11 to make it six. They came up short against Waterloo, falling 14-0. If Highland was looking for revenge after losing 15-1 to Waterloo when the teams met back in May of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Waterloo, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 15-1. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games.
For Waterloo's part, Aidan Dintelman made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out six over five innings pitched. Dintelman has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in 12 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one RBI.
In other batting news, Sam Juelfs was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Bella Riesing also deserves some recognition as she launched her first home run of the season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Highland will take on rival Triad at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Waterloo is set to face off against their familiar foe Civic Memorial at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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