**Rankings Provided by Bound WI**
FRIDAY
#12 Amherst 6, #18 Westfield 3
Amherst used a big third inning and timely hitting down the stretch to defeat Westfield 6-3 on Friday afternoon, improving their strong early-season form while handing the Pioneers another tough conference loss.
Westfield struck first in the second inning to grab an early 1-0 lead, but Amherst quickly answered in the bottom half to even the score at 1-1. From there, the Falcons seized control in the third inning, breaking the game open with a four-run frame that shifted momentum firmly in their favor.
The Pioneers kept battling and trimmed into the deficit with runs in the fourth and sixth innings, but Amherst answered each time to maintain separation and close out the win.
Offensively, Amherst was led by Michael Glodowski, who delivered a strong 2-for-2 performance at the plate, reaching base consistently and sparking the Falcons’ offense throughout the game. Wyatt Beaudoin also played a key role, driving in a run while adding a solid two-way impact on the mound.
On the pitching side, Beaudoin was effective in limiting Westfield’s offense, striking out four and keeping the Pioneers from generating any sustained rallies after the third inning surge.
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Crivitz 11, Iron Mountain (MI) 1
Crivitz continued its dominant early-season run with an 11-1 win over Iron Mountain on Friday, breaking the game open early and never looking back behind a balanced offensive attack and strong pitching performance.
The Wolverines wasted no time setting the tone, scoring two runs in the first inning before adding another in the second to quickly build a 3-1 advantage. From there, Crivitz took full control of the contest, exploding for four runs in the third inning and three more in the fourth to put the game firmly out of reach.
Crivitz kept applying pressure throughout, tacking on additional insurance runs in the sixth inning while the pitching staff shut down any chance of a comeback from Iron Mountain.
At the plate, Jackson Schramm led the offensive charge with a strong day, collecting multiple hits, scoring twice, and driving in a run to help spark the early momentum. Tyler Wene also delivered a key performance, driving in three runs to fuel the middle of the order and stretch the lead.
On the mound, Pierce Polomis was dominant in relief, striking out seven without allowing a run, effectively silencing Iron Mountain’s offense and preserving Crivitz’s control of the game. Stephen Allard also contributed with a clean outing, adding stability and helping limit any scoring opportunities.
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Winneconne 4, Wautoma 1
Noah Bouras led the way offensively, finishing with three hits and setting the tone at the top of the lineup with a steady, consistent approach at the plate. His ability to get on base helped keep Winneconne’s offense moving throughout the night.
Halen Olson provided the biggest run-producing impact, driving in two runs to help extend the Wolves’ lead during the middle innings and give the pitching staff breathing room.
On the mound, Winneconne turned in a strong overall staff performance, highlighted by efficient work that limited Wautoma to just one run on the day. Ethan Duel was particularly effective in relief, striking out three and helping shut down any late Hornet rally attempts.
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Local Scoreboard:
De Pere 9, Menasha 0
#9 Appleton North 6, #1 Fox Valley Lutheran 2
Niagara 2, Coleman 1 (9 inn)
#14 Bonduel 6, Peshtigo 5
Winneconne 4, Wautoma 1
Iola-Scandinavia 14, #2 Pittsville 4
Northland Pines 2, Antigo 1
Wausau West 11, #1o Wittenberg-Birnamwood 1
SATURDAY
Little Chute 12, Oconto Falls 1 – Game 1
Little Chute delivered a dominant offensive performance on Saturday morning, rolling past Oconto Falls 12-1 behind a powerful lineup and an overpowering pitching effort that controlled the game from the opening inning.
The Mustangs jumped out early, scoring two runs in the first inning and adding another in the second to quickly set the tone. From there, Little Chute broke the game open with a four-run fourth inning and a five-run fifth, turning the contest into a runaway victory.
Noah Faccio led the offensive explosion with a huge day at the plate, collecting four hits including a home run and two doubles while driving in multiple runs to pace the Mustangs’ attack. His ability to consistently generate extra-base damage helped fuel the early and middle-inning scoring surge.
Trevor Verhagen also played a key role in the offensive production, driving in three runs and helping extend innings as Little Chute built an insurmountable lead.
On the mound, Jaden Hermsen was dominant, striking out eight over five strong innings while allowing just one run. His command and swing-and-miss stuff kept Oconto Falls off balance all game and prevented any meaningful rally opportunities.
Oconto Falls managed to scratch across a single run in the third inning, but the Panthers struggled to generate consistent contact against Little Chute pitching, finishing with just three hits and limited offensive momentum.
Trace Brehmer led Oconto Falls offensively with a pair of hits, but the Panthers were unable to sustain pressure against a sharp Mustangs defense and pitching staff.
With the win, Little Chute improves to 7-3 on the season, continuing to show balance on both sides of the ball, while Oconto Falls falls to 6-4 after running into a hot and well-rounded Mustangs squad.
Little Chute 5, Oconto Falls 2 – Game 2
Little Chute earned a sweep in a competitive doubleheader finale, holding off Oconto Falls in a 5-2 win in Game 2 on Saturday afternoon.
The Mustangs came out sharp early, pushing across runs in the first inning and setting the tone with steady offensive pressure. They added another run in the fifth and two more in the sixth to create enough separation despite a resilient effort from the Panthers late.
Oconto Falls battled back with runs in the fourth and sixth innings, keeping things within striking distance, but struggled to consistently string together hits against a strong Little Chute pitching performance.
Reece Joten was the difference on the mound for Little Chute, turning in a dominant complete-game effort. He worked all seven innings while allowing just two runs, striking out eight, and limiting Oconto Falls’ offense to just six hits. His command throughout the outing helped the Mustangs control the pace of the game from start to finish.
Offensively, Gerrit Wittman helped spark the Mustangs with a multi-hit performance, while Charlie VandenHeuvel added a key RBI. Little Chute also benefited from disciplined at-bats and timely situational hitting that extended innings and kept pressure on the Panthers’ defense.
For Oconto Falls, Carter Heroux contributed an RBI double, and Logan Berg added a hit, but the Panthers were held in check overall by consistent Mustangs pitching and defense.
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Luxemburg-Casco 14, Clintonville 5
The Spartans set the tone immediately, building steady offensive pressure and breaking things open as the game progressed. Luxemburg-Casco delivered consistent scoring across multiple innings, highlighted by a strong mix of extra-base hits and timely run production that created separation by the middle innings.
Tatem Klaubauf led the offensive charge, collecting three hits including a triple while scoring multiple runs and driving in two. His all-around performance helped spark the Spartans’ lineup and kept the pressure on Clintonville’s pitching staff all game long.
Gavin Lax also played a major role in the win, driving in three runs while adding a triple of his own. His ability to come through in key spots helped fuel Luxemburg-Casco’s run production and extend innings during the middle portion of the game.
On the mound, Lax contributed as well, throwing a clean outing with two strikeouts and helping limit Clintonville’s offensive chances early. Hudson Billings added strong relief work, striking out three and maintaining control to close out the Spartans’ dominant performance.
With the win, Luxemburg-Casco improves to 7-4 on the season, continuing to show strong offensive balance and depth, while Clintonville drops to 0-9 as they continue searching for their first victory of the year.
Luxemburg-Casco 15, Clintonville 5 – Game 2
Luxemburg-Casco continued its strong offensive stretch, powering past Clintonville 15-5 in Game 2 of a Saturday doubleheader.
The Spartans wasted no time setting the tone, jumping on the Truckers early and maintaining pressure throughout the lineup with consistent contact and extra-base production. Clintonville managed to push across five runs, but was unable to slow down a Luxemburg-Casco offense that kept extending innings and capitalizing on opportunities.
A huge performance at the plate came from Tatem Klaubauf, who was a constant spark for the Spartans. He delivered a big day offensively with multiple hits, driving in runs and setting the table throughout the lineup while also adding extra bases and speed on the basepaths.
On the mound, Luxemburg-Casco pitching kept Clintonville in check for most of the game, limiting rallies and working efficiently through the lineup. Brayden Radart provided a strong relief presence, while Noah Chervenka also contributed effective innings to help secure the win.
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Local Scoreboard:
De Pere 8, #18 Neenah 4
#18 Denmark 5, Wrightstown 2 – Game 1
Wrightstown 11, #18 Denmark 1 – Game 2
#3 Marinette 9, Waupaca 6 – Game 1
Waupaca 4, #3 Marinette 2 – Game 2
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