Kaukauna’s Unbeatable Streak Ends with Loss to Milton

MADISON, WI- Kaukauna’s Division 1 state softball dominance met an unexpected end Friday night. Riding a monumental 108-game winning streak, the Galloping Ghosts were in pursuit of their fourth consecutive state title. But in a stunning upset, Milton toppled the champions 5-3 in the state semifinals.

Key to their victory were two crucial errors by Kaukauna, resulting in three unearned runs.

Karly Meredith, Kaukauna’s star pitcher and two-time Gatorade Wisconsin Softball Player of the Year, allowed two earned runs, walked four, hit one batter, and struck out 12.

Kaukauna led 3-2 heading into the seventh inning. But Milton scored three runs in the final inning, capitalizing on a dropped infield pop-up that would have ended the game. Instead, it gave Milton a 5-3 lead.

Kaukauna’s final inning saw their three best hitters—Meredith, Taryn Christopher, and Jozy Ebben—come up to bat, but none managed to get a hit.

For Kaukauna, the loss was a rare and unfamiliar experience. Their last defeat was on May 18, 2021, against Neenah.

Friday State Softball Scoreboard

Division 3 Semifinals

Laconia 3, Mishicot 2
Prescott 4, Broadhead 1

Division 2 Semifinals

Mosinee 10, Lake Mills 9
Waupun 2, New Berlin Eisenhower 1

Division 1 Semifinals

Kenosha Bradford 1, Watertown 0
Milton 5, Kaukauna 3

Saturday State Championship Schedule

DIVISION 5

#1 Oakfield (26-3) vs #2 Pacelli (27-2)