Gretchen Weiland leads Hillman to regional championship game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 11:28 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Gretchen Weiland delivered a strong pitching performance on June 6, leading the Hillman Tigers to a 7-1 victory over Onaway in the MHSAA Division 4 regional championship. Weiland struck out 13 batters and allowed only one run, securing the team's third consecutive regional title. Coach Jason Weiland recognized his daughter's growth as a pitcher despite early skepticism about her size. She has broken several records, becoming Hillman's all-time leader in career strikeouts and shutouts. Hillman will play Norway in a state quarterfinal at 4:30 p.m. today.
- •Gretchen Weiland struck out 13 batters in the recent championship game.
- •Hillman defeated Onaway 7-1 to win the regional title.
- •Weiland has become Hillman's all-time leader in strikeouts and shutouts.
- •Hillman will face Norway in the state quarterfinal at 4:30 p.m. today.
- •Jason Weiland coached Gretchen, supporting her development as a pitcher.
- 11:28 AMYahoo Sports — Slighted early in career, Weiland evolves into Hillman softball great
"Once told she was too small to pitch, Gretchen Weiland not only used it as fuel, but she became a star for Hillman and is heading to Alma College.
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