Sparta lost to Whitehall back in May of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Spartans walked away with an 8-5 win over the Vikings.

Taliya Dauser
04/25/25 vs Whitehall | 13 |
04/24/25 @ South Christian | 8 |
04/22/25 @ Allendale | 5 |
04/22/25 @ Allendale | 13 |
04/17/25 vs Hamilton | 8 |
03/29/25 @ Jenison | 8 |
Taliya Dauser spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Alaysia Hammock, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Ali Crum, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
Sparta has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-5 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Whitehall, the loss was their first on the road , dropping their record down to 4-4.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Sparta beat the Vikings by a score of 19-0 later that day.
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