Appleton North scores 10 runs to defeat SPASH in quarterfinal

Appleton North secured a 10-3 victory over Stevens Point in a Division 1 state softball quarterfinal on June 10 at Goodman Diamond. After a shaky start, North's offense surged, totaling 12 hits and scoring four runs in the third inning. Key performances included Drew Brown with three RBIs and Alyssa Wald with two hits. North's defense, highlighted by a crucial catch from Valarie Baranczyk, backed up pitcher Charlotte Radtke, who allowed two earned runs while striking out six in a complete game. Appleton North improves to 20-7 and will face Muskego in a state semifinal on June 11.

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