Elkhorn hadn't done well against Beloit Memorial recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Elks came out on top against the Purple Knights by a score of 8-4. While the Elks didn't have the best season last year (they finished 6-20), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Veronica Siegler spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on 12 hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Addison Schliepp, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Marlee Wester, who went 2-for-3 with three runs.
Elks
| 04/22/25 @ Beloit Memorial | 8-4 |
| 04/17/25 @ Waterford | 17-1 |
| 04/16/25 vs Janesville Parker | 5-4 |
| 04/14/25 vs Waterford | 17-7 |
| 04/12/25 vs Waunakee | 9-6 |
| + 2 more games |
The victory (which was Elkhorn's seventh in a row) raised their record to 9-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.9 runs over those games. As for Beloit Memorial, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-8.
Looking ahead, Beloit Memorial will challenge Janesville Craig at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Cougars have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.82 runs per game on average), something the Purple Knights will no doubt try to take advantage of. Elkhorn will be paying especially close attention to Beloit Memorial's game: after Beloit Memorial faces off against Janesville Craig, they'll take on Elkhorn again at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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