KAUKAUNA — Defending state champion Kaukauna continues its run through the Division 1 softball playoffs after defeating Ashwaubenon 5-0 Tuesday in Kaukauna.
Karly Meredith, recently named the FVA softball player of the year fir a second season, pitched the no-hitter.
Kaukauna, which pushed its winning streak to 77, will face #2 Green Bay Preble in the Sectional final Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at Pulaski High School with a return trip to state on the line.
Preble advanced following an 11-1, six-inning game against #3 Pulaski.
The Ghosts softball team’s last loss was May 18, 2021, and they are chasing a third-in-a-row state title.
The Galloping Ghosts captured the gold trophy in each of its previous state appearances including 2010, 2017, 2021 and 2022.
Spring 2023 roster:
- 1, Karly Meredith, P/IF, 10
- 3, Chloe Herzfeldt, IF, 10
- 9, Grace Boyle, P, 12
- 12 Paige Miller, 3B, 12
- 14, Raivyn Rabideau, IF, 9
- 16, Ava Bloch, C, 12
- 17, Kally Meredith, OF, 12
- 19, Paige Bodenheimer, OF, 9
- 20, Summer Schmidt, OF/C, 10
- 22, Taryn Christopher, IF, 11
- 23, Jozy Ebben, IF, 10
- 26, Reaghan Millard, Utility, 12
- 29, Karlee DeGroot, IF, 11
- 30, Grace Schomin, P, 10
- 31, Hailie Peters, OF, 12
- 33, Chloe Fuchs, Utility, 10
- 39, Taylor Federwitz, C, 9
- 36, Sydney Kappus, IF, 12
- Coach: Tim Roehrig
- Assistant Coach: Bill Huss
- Athletic Trainers: Ben Charles, Courtney O’Neil
- Athletic Director: Nate Werner
- Principal: Chris McDaniel
- Superintendent: Mike Slowinski
