Laconia’s Quest for a State Softball Championship Falls Short

The Laconia Spartans’ quest for back-to-back trips to the state softball championship game ended Friday afternoon as they fell to Poynette, 6-0. Poynette, representing the Capital North Conference, extended their impressive winning streak to 18 games and secured a spot in Saturday’s championship showdown.

Despite the tough loss, the Spartans will look ahead to next season with optimism. While they bid farewell to five graduating seniors, they’ll return with a strong core—including standout pitcher Lily Schultz, who will lead the team’s charge in the upcoming season.

Post game comments from head coach Scott Ritzema