Bulldogs shut down in sectional final

With a Mishicot runner breaking for second base, Peshtigo’s Nevaeh Russell delivers a pitch lat Thursday as the Bulldogs faced the Indians in the sectional final.

Peshtigo’s Taylor Wortner has been fantastic at third base all season long. Here, she does everything she can to keep a Mishicot hit from leaving the infield during the Bulldogs loss in the sectional final.

Peshtigo’s Gracie Bickel underhands one to first base for an out against Mishicot in the sectional final game on Thursday, May 30.

Posted Tuesday, June 4, 2024 3:50 pm

Josh Staloch

OCONTO – In a tough battle on a neutral field for the sectional crown, the Peshtigo High softball team couldn’t get anything done against MIshicot starter Kiran Sanford, who tossed a no-hitter to lead the Indians over the Bulldogs 2-0.

“Our goal every year is to get to this game,” said Peshtigo head coach Matt Lacoursiere. “Unfortunately today, their pitcher threw a heck of a game. They’re number one in the state for a reason, they’re 29-0 right now. But I couldn’t be more proud of our effort.”

The Bulldogs put Sanford on the hot seat plenty over the course of the game but the Mishicot starter managed to get out of trouble every time until the Indians scored a pair of runs in the seventh inning to settle things.

“We had a great season,” said coach LaCoursiere. “We have a very young team, we’re starting three sophomores and two freshmen. The amount of growth we’ve had since day one, it’s flat-out amazing. The girls have worked hard, taken to coaching and they’ve performed. I’m just so proud of them. This is probably the most rewarding season I’ve had as a coach.”