Union Grove rolls past Beloit Memorial 15-4 at home

Emma Santarelli’s Big Day Propels Union Grove HS Broncos-Varsity 2026 Past Beloit Memorial

Emma Santarelli collected three hits in four at bats, as Union Grove HS Broncos-Varsity 2026 defeated Beloit Memorial 15-4 on Thursday at Union Grove High School. Santarelli hit a solo home run to center field in the first inning, doubled in the second inning, and singled in the fourth inning.

Beloit Memorial got on the board in the top of the first inning after Union Grove HS Broncos-Varsity 2026 committed an error, and #8 singled down the left field line, each scoring one run.

Union Grove HS Broncos-Varsity 2026 jumped into the lead in the bottom of the first when Santarelli hit a solo home run to center field, and Maren Brau doubled, scoring two runs.

Five more Union Grove HS Broncos-Varsity 2026 runs crossed the plate in the second inning to extend the lead to 8-2. Lexi Ystenes hit a solo home run to center field, Karlie a Peterson doubled, scoring two runs, and Katie Madrigal homered to center field, scoring two runs.

Union Grove HS Broncos-Varsity 2026 added to their early lead in the bottom of the third inning when a Peterson singled, scoring two runs, Ciara Hage singled, scoring one run, and a steal of home scored one run.

Beloit Memorial scored two runs in the top of the fourth on a home run to left field by #15.

Mikayla Bert started in the circle for Union Grove HS Broncos-Varsity 2026. The pitcher gave up four hits and two runs over four and one-third innings, striking out four and walking two. #9 stepped in the circle first for Beloit Memorial. The starter surrendered nine hits and eight runs over two innings, striking out two and walking none. Kate Nissila appeared in relief for Union Grove HS Broncos-Varsity 2026.

Union Grove HS Broncos-Varsity 2026 amassed 15 hits in the game. a Peterson and Santarelli were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected three hits for Union Grove HS Broncos-Varsity 2026. a Peterson led Union Grove HS Broncos-Varsity 2026 with four runs batted in. The left-handed hitter went 3-for-4 on the day. Madrigal, Hage, and Ava Greening each collected multiple hits for Union Grove HS Broncos-Varsity 2026.

#15 led Beloit Memorial with two runs batted in. The outfielder went 1-for-2 on the day. #15, #8, #10, and #9 each collected one hit for Beloit Memorial.

Union Grove HS Broncos-Varsity 2026 play at home on Friday against Waterford in their next game.