Photos: Verona hosts Middleton in Big 8 softball matchup
Verona hosted Middleton for a Big 8 Conference game on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Verona Area High School in Verona, Wis.Â
Verona third baseman Savannah Wiggen throws from her knees against Middleton on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Verona Area High School in Verona, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Verona pitcher Grace Timmerman delivers a pitch against Middleton on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Verona Area High School in Verona, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Middleton catcher Hailey Stroede crosses home plate for a run against Verona on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Verona Area High School in Verona, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Verona third baseman Savannah Wiggen swats a hit in to center on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Verona Area High School in Verona, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Verona shortstop Grace Timmerman gets to the base late after a ground ball for an out against Middleton on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Verona Area High School in Verona, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Middleton second baseman Kylie Klock slides in safely to home for a run against Verona on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Verona Area High School in Verona, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Middleton second baseman Kylie Klock (00) and shortstop McKenna Utter (1) high-five after Klock scored against Verona on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Verona Area High School in Verona, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Verona pitcher Grace Timmerman follows through on a pitch against Middleton on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Verona Area High School in Verona, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Middleton outfielder Dani Nolte slides in to home for a run against Verona on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Verona Area High School in Verona, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Verona catcher Emma VanDeventer runs up in the box to hit the ball against Middleton on May 6 at Verona High School.
Verona catcher Emma VanDeventer squares to the pitcher to hit the ball against Middleton on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Verona Area High School in Verona, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Verona catcher Emma VanDeventer makes contact while running out of the box against Middleton on May 6 at Verona High School. Van Deenter is one of several slap hitters who are becoming key building blocks for area teams.
A couple quick steps can change everything. Slap hitters are turning speed and timing into one of softball’s toughest plays to defend.
A couple quick steps can change everything. Slap hitters are turning speed and timing into one of softball’s toughest plays to defend.
