On Thursday, Lomira faced Laconia in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Lomira Lions had just enough and edged the Laconia Spartans out 4-3. Winning may never get old, but Lomira sure is getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
Weston Poth was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out six over five innings pitched. Poth was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-1.
Poth wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Josh Steger, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Steger has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Lomira pushed their record up to 15-2 with that win, which was their third straight on the road. As for Laconia, their defeat ended a 20-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 16-1.
Lomira will take on Kettle Moraine Lutheran at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Kettle Moraine Lutheran will roll in looking for their 16th straight victory, something Lomira surely won't give up without a fight. As for Laconia, they will head out on the road to square off against St. Mary Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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