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Broncos roll past Oak Creek 17-8 in home opener

Brian Van Swol | Union Grove High School | Apr 9, 2026
Karlie Peterson rounding third after hitting a grand slam
Karlie Peterson rounding third after hitting a grand slam
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Karlie Peterson Drives In 6 To Lead Union Grove HS Broncos-Varsity 2026 Past Oak Creek

Karlie Peterson drove in six runs on three hits to lead Union Grove HS Broncos-Varsity 2026 past Oak Creek 17-8 on Wednesday. Peterson hit a grand slam to center field in the second scoring four, singled in the fourth scoring one, and doubled in the fifth scoring one.

Oak Creek opened the scoring in the first after #18 homered to center field, scoring two runs.

Union Grove HS Broncos-Varsity 2026 took the lead, 6-2, in the bottom of the second thanks to home runs by Katie Madrigal, Maren Brau, and Peterson.

Oak Creek flipped the game on its head in the top of the third, scoring five runs on two hits to take the lead, 7-6. The biggest blow in the inning was a grand slam to left field by #12 that drove in four.

Union Grove HS Broncos-Varsity 2026 jumped into the lead in the bottom of the fourth when Peterson singled, scoring one run, River Jamison doubled, scoring two runs, and Marlee Lange singled, scoring one run.

Union Grove HS Broncos-Varsity 2026 added four more runs in the bottom of the sixth inning on five hits. Ava Greening doubled, scoring one run, Emma Santarelli homered to center field, scoring two runs, and McKenna Bones singled, scoring one run.

Lange earned the win for Union Grove HS Broncos-Varsity 2026. The hurler surrendered four hits and one run over three and two-thirds innings, striking out five and walking two. #7 took the loss for Oak Creek. The reliever went three innings, surrendering 11 runs on 14 hits, striking out two and walking one. Ciara Hage opened the game for Union Grove HS Broncos-Varsity 2026. The righty allowed six hits and seven runs (two earned) over three and one-third innings, striking out one and walking four. #1 started in the circle for Oak Creek. The starting pitcher allowed seven hits and six runs over three innings, striking out four and walking one.

Union Grove HS Broncos-Varsity 2026 accumulated 21 hits in the game. Jamison and Greening each collected four hits for Union Grove HS Broncos-Varsity 2026. Bones, Santarelli, Keirhan Peterson, and Brau each collected multiple hits for Union Grove HS Broncos-Varsity 2026. Peterson and Santarelli each stole multiple bases for Union Grove HS Broncos-Varsity 2026. Union Grove HS Broncos-Varsity 2026 ran wild on the base paths, amassing six stolen bases for the game. Union Grove HS Broncos-Varsity 2026 turned one double play in the game.

Oak Creek collected 10 hits in the game. #12 led Oak Creek with four runs batted in from the number seven spot in the lineup. The infielder went 2-for-4 on the day. #6, #12, #1, and #16 each collected two hits for Oak Creek. Oak Creek had patience at the plate, tallying six walks for the game. #18 and #7 led the team with two free passes each. #1 stole two bases. Oak Creek stole four bases in the game.

Union Grove HS Broncos-Varsity 2026 welcome Beloit Memorial on Friday for their next game.

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