Chilton couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They suffered a rough 8-2 loss at the hands of the Kewaunee Storm on Thursday. Chilton was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Kewaunee apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Chilton got a good showing from Kendra Zahn, who tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (she also only allowed one walk).
At the plate, Sam Meyers and Gwendolyn Sell did some serious damage despite the final result: Meyers went 1-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run, while Sell went 2-for-3 with a triple and a double. Another player making a difference was Sophia Pingel, who scored a run while going 3-for-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Chilton will challenge Winnebago Lutheran Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Chilton is looking to tack on another W to their eight-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Kewaunee, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Oconto at 10:00 a.m. on April 1st.
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