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Appleton North second baseman Gina Paschen makes a play during the Lightning's loss to Kimberly on Monday at Sunset Park. (Photo by Mark Hughes)
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Kimberly shuts out Appleton North softball

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KIMBERLY – The Appleton North softball team was officially knocked out of contention for the Fox Valley Association title with a 3-0 loss to Kimberly on Monday at Sunset Park.

Breckan Luedke had an RBI double in the first inning and a solo homer in the sixth to give the Papermakers (17-7, 10-4 FVA) enough offense.

Kimberly pitcher Bella Ellestad held Appleton North (15-7, 11-4 FVA) to just three hits to earn the complete game shutout victory.

Charlotte Radtke also went the distance for North, striking out five with just one walk.

With Hortonville’s win over Fond du Lac on Monday, and North’s loss, Hortonville clinches the FVA championship.

Appleton North hosts West Bend East for a nonconference game Tuesday before closing out its regular season and FVA schedule at Appleton East on Thursday.

Papermakers 3, Lightning 0
Appleton North   000   000   0   –   0   3   0
Kimberly   200   001   x   –   3   6   1
WP: Bella Ellestad. LP: Charlotte Radtke.
SO: Radtke 5; Ellestad 2. BB: Radtke 1; Ellestad 1.
Top hitters: AN, Drew Brown 1×3; Evelyn Frega 1×3; Claire Therkildsen 1×3. K, Breckan Luedke 2×3, 2B, HR, 2 RBI; Sophie Hermus 2B.
Records: Appleton North 15-7, 11-4 Fox Valley Association; Kimberly 17-7, 10-4 Fox Valley Association.