Softball Recap: Make It Eight in a Row for Colfax

Vikings

Margin (Wins)

04/07/26 @ Glenwood City	18
05/05/26 vs Clear Lake	16
05/04/26 vs Pepin/Alma	16
05/11/26 vs Chetek-Weyerhaeuser	15
04/30/26 vs Glenwood City	15

Colfax entered their tilt with Elmwood/Plum City on Tuesday with seven consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with eight. They were the clear victors by a 13-2 margin over the Wolves. The result was nothing new for the Vikings, who have now won 11 matchups by ten runs or more so far this season.

Laikyn Beyer was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.

In other batting news, Brynn Sikora was incredible, firing off four doubles, three runs, and two RBI while going 5-for-5. Those four doubles gave her a new career-high. Olivia Schindler was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double.

Colfax hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Elmwood/Plum City struck out 13 times.

Colfax's record is now 15-3. As for Elmwood/Plum City, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Colfax will venture away from home to face off against Boyceville at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Vikings' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 9.8 runs per game this season. As for Elmwood/Plum City, they will head out on the road to square off against Mondovi at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.