Playoff Momentum Builds Across the Valley
The Pulaski squad entered Thursday’s contest with a five‑match unbeaten streak, and they extended it with a 2‑0 victory over Manitowoc Lincoln. Elizabeth Ryan opened the scoring, and Tatum Wentland’s steady hands between the posts preserved the shutout, keeping the team’s defensive record intact.
Meanwhile, Winneconne continued its dominant run, dispatching Appleton West by a 9‑1 margin. Suri Hottmann contributed two goals, while Olivia Godfroy added a goal and two assists, pushing the team to a 17‑2 record as they gear up for postseason competition.
Other local results added to the busy slate: Clintonville edged Three Lakes/Phelps 2‑1, Fox Valley Lutheran beat Hortonville 2‑0, Sheboygan Falls rolled past Denmark 6‑0, Wrightstown slipped by Ripon 3‑1, Merrill crushed Antigo 8‑0, and De Pere defeated Lakeland 7‑1.
Coaches across the region praised the balanced contributions from players on both sides of the ball, noting that the depth of talent bodes well for upcoming playoff brackets. With several teams finishing the regular season above .500, the postseason promises tightly contested matchups.