Tuesday Playoff Softball; Bears Shutout Chiefs, Set Up Match With Pacelli On Thursday

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Bonduel 11, Shiocton 0 – 5 inn. – Div. 4, Sec. 2

Bonduel rolled into the next round of the WIAA softball playoffs Tuesday with an 11-0 five-inning shutout over Shiocton. The Bears broke the game open early, scoring two runs in the first inning before erupting for eight more in the second to take complete control. Emery Thompson tossed a three-hit shutout in the circle, striking the zone consistently with 55 strikes on 81 pitches while facing just 20 batters. Offensively, Gracyn Wudtke and Julianna Jacobs each doubled and finished with three total bases, while Bonduel also got contributions from Audrey Jacobs, Haley Conradt, Jayla Reinke, Maddie Hert, and Mary Margelofsky. The Bears also took advantage of six Shiocton errors and added aggressive baserunning with stolen bases from Jayla Reinke, Lizzy Delzer, Marlie Hartmann, and Mary Margelofsky.

A postgame interview with Emery Thompson of Bonduel is available here.

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#14 Seymour 4, Freedom 0 – Div. 2, Sec 2

Seymour opened postseason play Tuesday with a 4-0 playoff victory over Freedom behind a dominant outing from pitcher Kendra Rettler. Rettler tossed a complete-game two-hit shutout while striking out 12 batters and not allowing a walk. The Thunder scored three runs in the first inning and added another in the fourth while finishing with six hits offensively. Lyla Schueler and Aryah Krahn each collected two hits, Alexis Corn drove in two runs, and Adde Smith added a double as Seymour advanced in the playoffs.

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Wittenberg-Birnamwood 14, Xavier 0 – Div. 3, Sec. 2

Wittenberg-Birnamwood opened postseason play in dominant fashion Tuesday with a 14-0 playoff victory over Xavier. The Chargers piled up 14 hits in the win, led by Rory Salvesen, who went 3-for-3 with four RBIs and three runs scored, while Brie Ladika added three hits and two RBIs. Jayda Moenke and Kennedy Benbo each collected two hits as Wittenberg-Birnamwood scored 14 runs in just five innings. Kendall Lex earned the shutout in the circle, allowing just three hits while striking out three as the Chargers advanced in the postseason.

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Marion 20, Gibraltar/Washington Island 13 – Div. 5, Sec. 2

Marion survived a wild postseason shootout Tuesday, rallying late for a 20-13 playoff victory over Gibraltar/Washington Island. The Mustangs exploded for 16 runs over the final two innings, including a nine-run seventh inning to pull away after trailing early in the game. Julia James led Marion offensively, going 3-for-5 with four RBIs and three triples, while Bailee Miller added three RBIs and Nevaeh Ewald drove in two runs. Marion finished with 12 hits and also drew 10 walks as the Mustangs advanced in the playoffs.

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#12 Denmark 15, Little Chute 0 – Div. 2, Sec. 2

Denmark rolled to a 15-0 playoff victory over Little Chute on Tuesday behind a dominant offensive performance and strong pitching. The Vikings collected 12 hits, including doubles from Maddie Malfroid, Rebekah Dittmer, Olivia Frank, Maggie Frank, and Shaelyn Kraschnewski, while Vanny Umentum added a home run. Denmark pitchers combined to allow just three hits and struck out seven batters in the shutout win. Rebekah Dittmer finished with three hits and three RBIs as the Vikings advanced in the postseason.

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Local Scoreboard:

Winneconne 11, Plymouth 0 (6 inn.) – Div. 2, Sec. 2

Crivitz 3, Manawa 2 – Div. 4, Sec. 2

Auburndale 12, Coleman 2 – Div. 4, Sec. 2

Bay Port 8, Pulaski 1 – Div. 1, Sec. 2

#8 Hortonville 16, Green Bay West/East 0 – Div. 1, Sec. 2

Wild Rose 3, Pittsville 1 – Div. 5, Sec. 4

#7 Fox Valley Lutheran 28, Oconto Falls 0 – Div. 2, Sec. 2

Amherst 5, Stratford 3 – Div. 3, Sec. 2

Valders 8, Wrightstown 4 – Div. 3, Sec. 2

Luxemburg-Casco 7, Marinette 0 – Div. 2, Sec. 2