Softball Recap: Four Straight Road Wins for Ripon

Tigers

Margin (Wins)

04/10/26 @ Wisconsin Dells	17
04/07/26 vs Mauston	15
04/01/26 vs Mayville	15
04/27/26 @ Princeton/Green Lake	12
04/23/26 @ Wautoma	10

Ripon had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 12-run drubbing they dealt Princeton/Green Lake on Monday. Ripon never let Princeton/Green Lake get on the board and left with a 12-0 victory. Ripon might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matchups by six runs or more this season.

Addisyn Johnson and Lily Kwakkel made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Johnson struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Kwakkel pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, she posted two strikeouts, the most she's had since back in May of 2025. At bat, Johnson got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs, while Kwakkel got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and one double.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kennedy Johnson, who went 1-for-3 with four RBI and two runs. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.

Ripon's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-2. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.8 runs over those games. As for Princeton/Green Lake, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ripon will take on Wisconsin Dells at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Princeton/Green Lake, they will face off against North Fond du Lac at 4:45 p.m. on Friday.