High school sports roundup: Standout performances and close games

# **Friday Night Showdown: Pitching Dominance & Come-From-Behind Heroics Light Up High School Sports**

## **🔥 Baseball: Masterclasses & Extra-Innings Drama**

In a night of dominant pitching, **Parker Lawson** of Bay Port delivered a flawless performance, striking out **14 batters** while allowing just **one hit** in a **3-0 shutout** against Pulaski. The lone blemish did little to dull his brilliance, as Lawson cemented his status as one of the area’s top arms.

Meanwhile, **Green Bay Preble** pulled off a stunning **doubleheader sweep** of Ashwaubenon, each game ending **1-0** in extra innings. The Hornets relied on **relief pitching heroics**, staving off elimination with clutch performances that left fans on the edge of their seats.

No-hitters were the talk of the diamond:
- **Emery Thompson** (Bonduel) blanked **Norway (MI)** in five innings, adding to the night’s pitching lore.
- **Ashwaubenon’s softball team** outlasted Notre Dame in a **12-10** slugfest—a back-and-forth battle that saw momentum swing like a pendulum.

## **⚽ Girls Soccer: Dominance & Late-Game Heroics**

Kimberly turned in a commanding display against Green Bay Preble, firing in five unanswered goals after halftime to secure a 5-0 victory. The Papermakers’ defense stood tall, stifling the Hornets with relentless pressure.

In a game of fine margins, Luxemburg-Casco edged Seymour 1-0 on a late strike, proving that even the smallest margins can decide high-stakes matches.

🏏 Softball: High-Octane Slugfests

The bats were alive across the diamond:

De Pere dismantled Southwest 15-1, led by Julia Renier’s four-hit, four-RBI performance.
Ashwaubenon’s doubleheader loss to Preble was the rare lowlight, with their relief pitcher walking five while fanning nine—a reminder that even dominant nights can teeter on the edge of chaos.

💥 Pitching: The Night’s Standout Arms

From no-hitters to complete-game gems, Friday’s action showcased elite pitching:

Emery Thompson (Bonduel)—No-hit perfection in five.
Ozzie Enz (Denmark)—Complete-game dominance over Cameron.
Green Bay Preble’s relief corps—Nine strikeouts, but five walks kept fans holding their breath.

A night of dominance, drama, and clutch performances—Friday’s high school sports delivered in spades.

🏏 Softball: High-Octane Slugfests

💥 Pitching: The Night’s Standout Arms

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