UPDATE: We have a link to the WIAA’s live play-by-play of the Kaukauna vs. Oak Creek state semifinal game HERE.

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PULASKI — Defending state champion Kaukauna has a chance to return to the WIAA Division 1 state softball championship with a win Thursday in the sectional final.

Listen to the game live at 4:30 p.m. on the  WSCO Stream.

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.

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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, 20172021 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


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By Dan Plutchak

Dan Plutchak, born and raised in Kaukauna, is cofounder of Kaukauna Community News.