Lyla Turmell leads Walled Lake Northern to MHSAA softball semifinals

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Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Lyla Turmell leads Walled Lake Northern to MHSAA softball semifinals
Summary

Walled Lake Northern defeated Livonia Stevenson 6-1 in an MHSAA Division 1 quarterfinal on June 9. After allowing a solo home run early, pitcher Lyla Turmell, a Toledo commit, bounced back with 11 strikeouts and helped her team achieve their first semifinal appearance. Trailing in the fourth inning, Turmell capitalized on a dropped catch, sparking a four-run rally. Walled Lake Northern will face Northville in the semifinals at Secchia Stadium on June 11.

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  • Walled Lake Northern improves to 37-3 this season.
  • Katie Cramer first put Stevenson ahead with a home run.
  • Turmell posted a two-hitter and struck out 11 batters.
  • The Knights scored four runs in the fourth inning.
  • Next, Northern competes against Northville on June 11.
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  • 1:48 AMYahoo SportsLyla Turmell overcomes early mistake, sends Walled Lake Northern to MHSAA semis
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After giving up early homer, Toledo commit Lyla Tumell bounced back, earning Walled Lake Northern its first MHSAA softball state semifinal appearance.

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