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The freshmen duo pitched a combined no-hitter in a 3-0 win over Pius XI Catholic on April 8, with Nolan striking out eight while walking three over the first four innings, and Breitzman striking out eight in three perfect innings.
In a 3-1 week for the Falcons that included wins over Lake Mills, Merrill and Rhinelander, Davis had a monster week. She tallied 10 total hits across four games, including two triples and a 3-run home run. She hit .667 on the week with a slugging percentage of 1.133.
The senior pole vaulter dominated the Homestead Indoor Finale event April 9 against the likes of North Shore Conference foes Slinger and West Bend West. Newcomer won the event with a top vault of 14 feet, clearing the field by almost 4.5 feet in his victory.
The area's top program has stormed out of the gate with a 5-0 start and Palicka was massive in a 4-0 week for the Chargers. The sophomore registered eight hits in four games with 11 runs batted in at the plate and also recorded a pair of victories inside the circle against Arrowhead (2-0) and Middleton (13-0) with 22 total strikeouts.
The Black Hawks started the season with a 3-0-0 opening week and Valenta was a key component in the hot start. The junior scored six goals and racked up two assists on the week, including a hat trick in a Grafton victory over Ozaukee.
Hartford's Josie Wiman (5) delivers a pitch during the game against Slinger on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Hartford, Wisconsin. Hartford won the game, 19-9, in 6 innings.
Slinger's (11) hits a line drive to short during the game at Hartford Union High School on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Hartford, Wisconsin. Hartford won the game, 19-9, in 6 innings.
Hartford's Savanna Voss (4) steals second as Slinger shortstop KJ Burkel (1) tries for the tag during the game on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Hartford, Wisconsin. Hartford won the game, 19-9, in 6 innings.
Slinger's Caleigh Courtier (6) connects for an RBI double during the game at Hartford Union High School on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Hartford, Wisconsin. Hartford won the game, 19-9, in 6 innings.
Slinger's Brooklyn Elliott (2) races for third during the game at Hartford Union High School on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Hartford, Wisconsin. Hartford won the game, 19-9, in 6 innings.
Hartford's Marin Bonney (9) scoops up a low pitch during the game against Slinger on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Hartford, Wisconsin. Hartford won the game, 19-9, in 6 innings.
Slinger softball head coach Tanya Farhat follows the action during the game at Hartford Union High School on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Hartford, Wisconsin. Hartford won the game, 19-9, in 6 innings.
Slinger's Brooklyn Elliott (2) steals second base as Hartford shortstop Lauren Voss (11) tries for the tag during the game on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Hartford, Wisconsin. Hartford won the game, 19-9, in 6 innings.
Slinger's Elise Wiedmeyer (34) hits home run during the game at Hartford Union High School on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Hartford, Wisconsin. Hartford won the game, 19-9, in 6 innings.
Slinger's Elise Wiedmeyer (34) celebrates a home run during the game at Hartford Union High School on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Hartford, Wisconsin. Hartford won the game, 19-9, in 6 innings.
Hartford right fielder Sofie Kalinowski (12) grabs one on the bounce during the game against Slinger on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Hartford, Wisconsin. Hartford won the game, 19-9, in 6 innings.
Slinger's Caleigh Courtier (6) scores during the game at Hartford Union High School on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Hartford, Wisconsin. Hartford won the game, 19-9, in 6 innings.
Slinger second baseman Caleigh Courtier (6) tags out Hartford's Alivia Fischer (14) but can't make the double during the game at Hartford Union High School on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Hartford, Wisconsin. Hartford won the game, 19-9, in 6 innings.
Slinger third baseman Pierson Leonard (25) guns down a runner at first during the game at Hartford Union High School on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Hartford, Wisconsin. Hartford won the game, 19-9, in 6 innings.
Slinger's Pierson Leonard (25) fouls one back during the game at Hartford Union High School on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Hartford, Wisconsin. Hartford won the game, 19-9, in 6 innings.
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Hartford's Josie Wiman (5) delivers a pitch during the game against Slinger on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Hartford, Wisconsin. Hartford won the game, 19-9, in 6 innings.
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Hartford's Josie Wiman (5) delivers a pitch during the game against Slinger on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Hartford, Wisconsin. Hartford won the game, 19-9, in 6 innings.
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Slinger's (11) hits a line drive to short during the game at Hartford Union High School on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Hartford, Wisconsin. Hartford won the game, 19-9, in 6 innings.
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Hartford's Savanna Voss (4) steals second as Slinger shortstop KJ Burkel (1) tries for the tag during the game on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Hartford, Wisconsin. Hartford won the game, 19-9, in 6 innings.
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Slinger's Caleigh Courtier (6) connects for an RBI double during the game at Hartford Union High School on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Hartford, Wisconsin. Hartford won the game, 19-9, in 6 innings.
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Slinger's Brooklyn Elliott (2) races for third during the game at Hartford Union High School on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Hartford, Wisconsin. Hartford won the game, 19-9, in 6 innings.
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Hartford's Marin Bonney (9) scoops up a low pitch during the game against Slinger on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Hartford, Wisconsin. Hartford won the game, 19-9, in 6 innings.
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Slinger softball head coach Tanya Farhat follows the action during the game at Hartford Union High School on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Hartford, Wisconsin. Hartford won the game, 19-9, in 6 innings.
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Slinger's Brooklyn Elliott (2) steals second base as Hartford shortstop Lauren Voss (11) tries for the tag during the game on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Hartford, Wisconsin. Hartford won the game, 19-9, in 6 innings.
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Slinger's Elise Wiedmeyer (34) hits home run during the game at Hartford Union High School on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Hartford, Wisconsin. Hartford won the game, 19-9, in 6 innings.
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Slinger's Elise Wiedmeyer (34) celebrates a home run during the game at Hartford Union High School on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Hartford, Wisconsin. Hartford won the game, 19-9, in 6 innings.
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Hartford right fielder Sofie Kalinowski (12) grabs one on the bounce during the game against Slinger on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Hartford, Wisconsin. Hartford won the game, 19-9, in 6 innings.
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Slinger's Caleigh Courtier (6) scores during the game at Hartford Union High School on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Hartford, Wisconsin. Hartford won the game, 19-9, in 6 innings.
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Slinger second baseman Caleigh Courtier (6) tags out Hartford's Alivia Fischer (14) but can't make the double during the game at Hartford Union High School on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Hartford, Wisconsin. Hartford won the game, 19-9, in 6 innings.
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Slinger third baseman Pierson Leonard (25) guns down a runner at first during the game at Hartford Union High School on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Hartford, Wisconsin. Hartford won the game, 19-9, in 6 innings.
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Slinger's Pierson Leonard (25) fouls one back during the game at Hartford Union High School on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Hartford, Wisconsin. Hartford won the game, 19-9, in 6 innings.
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