Chargers’ softball season ends at sectionals

Wittenberg-Birnamwood’s softball team came to a disappointing end May 28 with a 7-6 loss to Peshtigo in the first round of WIAA sectional action.

The Chargers end their season at 9-5 in the Central Wisconsin Conference-East Conference and 16-11 overall.

Rory Salvesen led the team in hitting this season, batting .466. Alexis Traut hit .429.

Salvesen and Brieleigh Ladika each had 22 RBIs.

Ella Eichman recorded 12 wins on the mound, and Kendall Lex had four.