After some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last three games, Hazel Park finally came back down to earth on Monday. They came up short against the University Liggett Knights, falling 11-1. The Vikings' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.

Madison Platt (2026)
| 06/01/26 vs University Liggett | 1 |
| 05/30/26 @ King | 0 |
| 05/30/26 vs Fitzgerald | 1 |
| 05/15/26 vs Southfield Christian | 1 |
| 05/14/26 @ Port Huron | 2 |
| 05/13/26 @ Lamphere | 1 |
Madison Platt (2026) was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and nine unearned) runs off ten hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.
Platt (2026) wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was La'Onna Otis (2026), who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run. Otis (2026) is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged two or more in each of the last four games she's played.
Hazel Park's defeat dropped their record down to 9-12-1. As for University Liggett, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-14.
Hazel Park and University Liggett could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Michigan Rankings. The Vikings will challenge Riverview on Saturday with a big rank disadvantage (414 vs. 23). Meanwhile, University Liggett (ranked 359th) will meet Whiteford (ranked 121st) on Saturday.
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