Union Grove High School Softball Secures Victory Against Wilmot Varsity Panthers

The bottom of the lineup helped Union Grove HS Varsity Broncos capture an 8-2 victory over Wilmot Varsity Panthers on Tuesday. Emma LaFrania, Linzy Madrigal, and Ella Erickson combined for six of the team's 11 hits in the victory. They scored two runs and drove in three. Union Grove HS Varsity Broncos scored six runs in the fifth inning on the way to victory. Emma Santarelli doubled, scoring one run, River Jamison singled, scoring two runs, Madrigal singled, scoring one run, LaFrania singled, scoring one run, and Erickson singled, scoring one run. Union Grove HS Varsity Broncos got on the board in the top of the third inning after Santarelli grounded out, and Wilmot Varsity Panthers committed an error, each scoring one run. Ciara Hage earned the win for Union Grove HS Varsity Broncos. The hurler allowed two hits and two runs (zero earned) over seven innings, striking out six and walking three. Payton Biddle stepped in the circle first for Wilmot Varsity Panthers. The starter surrendered 11 hits and eight runs (seven earned) over seven innings, striking out one and walking two. Union Grove HS Varsity Broncos amassed 11 hits in the game. Number eight hitter, LaFrania, showed the depth of Union Grove HS Varsity Broncos's lineup, by leading them with three hits in four at bats. Jamison and Santarelli each drove in two runs for Union Grove HS Varsity Broncos. Karlie Peterson and Erickson each collected multiple hits for Union Grove HS Varsity Broncos. Union Grove HS Varsity Broncos stole four bases in the game. Sarah Josko led Wilmot Varsity Panthers with two runs batted in. The infielder went 1-for-2 on the day. Savannah Walshire and Josko each collected one hit for Wilmot Varsity Panthers. Union Grove HS Varsity Broncos play at home on Wednesday against Indian Trail HS in their next game.