Appleton West had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 0-7 to make it seven. They came up short against the Hortonville Polar Bears, falling 15-0. The Terrors were not able to make up for their loss to the Polar Bears from their previous meeting back in May of 2025.
As for Hortonville, the win keeps them at an undefeated 6-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 7.0 runs this season.
For Hortonville's part, Madelyn Gassner was a standout: she went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Kennedy Van De Hey was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one home run and three RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Appleton West will take on Fond du Lac at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Hortonville, they will face off against Monona Grove at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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