Five Softball Champions Crowned Saturday
Sunday, June 15th, 2025 -- 7:56 AM
MADISON, Wis. – The 2025 State Softball Tournament produced champions in five divisions at Goodman Softball Complex Saturday
Second-seeded Kaukauna (27-0) capped an undefeated season to win the Division 1 title for the fourth time in the past five years and for its sixth time overall. The Galloping Ghosts made the most of their one hit in a 1-0 victory over former defending champion and top seed Kenosha Bradford (29-2).
Karly Meredith tossed a five-hit shutout to earn the victory in the circle and scored the game’s only run after being hit by a pitch in the fourth inning, stealing second and then scoring on a double by Lily Boyle.
Brooklyn Danielson fired a gem in defeat for the Red Devils, striking out 18 hitters and yielding just one hit. Her 35 strikeouts in the Tournament ranks tied for second most in Division 1 history.
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In Division 2, second-seeded Denmark (25-7) defeated top-seeded Jefferson (25-6) 4-1 in the championship game.
The Vikings took control of the game in the second inning, scoring two unearned runs to take a 3-0 lead. The Eagles scored their lone run in the sixth inning, but Denmark added an insurance run in the seventh to clinch the win.
Shaelyn Kraschnewski went 3-for-4 at the plate, including a triple and a run scored to lead the Vikings’ hitting attack. She also recorded a save, pitching the two innings of scoreless relief. Maggie Frank earned the victory, surrendering a run on five hits in five innings.
Aeryn Messmann led the Eagles offensively with a pair of hits and a run scored. Ashlyn Enke started in the circle and was charged with the loss, allowing three runs–two unearned–on three hits in four innings.
It’s the Vikings’ fifth championship in nine State appearances, and Jefferson finishes runner-up in its fifth State experience.
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Second-seeded Poynette (26-3) unleashed its offensive firepower to defeat top-seeded and 2024 Division 4 champion Fall Creek (25-6) 11-5 in the Division 3 championship game.
The Pumas pounded out 20 hits en route to the victory, scoring multiple runs in five of the seven innings. Tinsley Nelson, Addison Mackey and Emma Gavinski each collected three hits in the game, and Grace Gavinski drove in a game-high three runs. Kassidy McCaffrey went the distance to earn the win, giving up five runs on nine hits.
Emma Westlake and Grace Herrem each had a pair of hits and two runs batted in for the Crickets. Herrem, who started and pitched a complete game, was charged with the loss in the circle.
Poynette wins its seventh title in 13 State Tournament appearances, and Fall Creek finishes runner-up in its second State experience.
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Second-seeded Mishicot (26-3) won the Division 4 title in an epic pitchers' duel. The Indians edged top-seeded Pacelli (28-2), the Division 5 champion the past two seasons,1-0 in nine innings.
Kiran Sanford pitched a complete-game shutout for the Indians, allowing just one hit and striking out 20, which set the Division 4 record for a single game. Her 31 strikeouts in the two games of the tournament also set the division State record.
After Kasey Brouchoud doubled with one out in the ninth inning, Sierra Skarda drove home courtesy runner Ella Gnadt from third for the only run of the game.
The loss spoiled a brilliant outing by Peyton Mancl, who suffered the loss for the Cardinals after allowing six hits and striking out 13 in the game.
Mishicot won its second State title in its seventh appearance, and Pacelli was runner-up in its 13th State experience.
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Top-seeded Belmont (26-3) won the Division 5 championship with an 8-3 victory over second-seeded Almond-Bancroft (25-7) in the title game.
The Braves scored three times in the first inning on a pair of hits and an error on the Eagles. They gained control of the game in the third inning with four runs on five hits to increase their lead to 7-0. They added a run in the fourth inning before Almond-Bancroft scored once in the sixth inning and twice in the seventh inning to account for the final score.
Carsyn Ramaker, Morgan Freeman and Jaelyn Leitzinger each had two hits for the Braves, and Lexi Riechers drove in a game-high three runs without the benefit of a hit in the game. Ramaker was credited with the victory in the circle. She pitched 6 1/3 innings, giving up one unearned run on two hits with six strikeouts.
Four players collected singles for the Eagles, and Riya Ceballos was charged with the loss, giving up seven runs on five hits in 2 1/3 innings.
It’s the third State title for Belmont in eight tournament appearances. Almond-Bancroft finishes runner-up in its third State experience.
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