The Elk River Elks will square off against the Andover Huskies at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Monticello hit Elk River with a six-run first inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Elks lost 7-1 to the Magic.
Ella Fransen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and six unearned) runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
Meanwhile, Andover entered their tilt with St. Francis on Monday with seven consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with eight. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Saints 4-2.
Andover also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Alex Kostecka gave up just two earned runs on five hits and racked up 13 Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Avery Stock, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one double and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted over her last ten games. Another player making a difference was Molly Clough, who went 1-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Andover hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as St. Francis struck out 13 times.
Elk River's defeat dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Andover, their victory bumped their record up to 14-3.
Elk River might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from Andover in their previous meeting back in May of 2025. Will the Elks 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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