Hillman earns MHSAA D4 semifinal spot with win over Norway
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 10:45 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Hillman softball advanced to the MHSAA Division 4 state semifinals after defeating Norway 5-2 in a quarterfinal at Cedarville on June 9. Senior pitcher Gretchen Weiland led the Tigers with eight strikeouts and allowed just one hit in her complete game. Hillman scored first with a double by Madelyn Oswald and extended its lead with a four-run fifth inning, highlighted by Weiland's two-run single. Norway managed to score two runs in the fifth but could not close the gap. Hillman will face Mendon in the semifinal rematch on June 12 at Michigan State University, where they seek redemption after last season's defeat.
- •Hillman defeated Norway 5-2 in MHSAA Division 4 quarterfinal.
- •Gretchen Weiland struck out eight and gave up one hit.
- •Hillman scored four runs in the fifth inning to secure the win.
- •The semifinal against Mendon is scheduled for June 12 at 3 p.m.
- •Mendon won its quarterfinal matchup against Petersburg Summerfield.
- 10:45 PMYahoo Sports — Hillman tops Norway, sets up D4 MHSAA semifinal rematch with Mendon
"Hillman softball will be returning to the MHSAA Division 4 state semifinals in East Lansing after beating Norway in a quarterfinal on Tuesday.
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