Eagles land three on all-conference team

Sauk Prairie’s girls softball team landed three players on the all-Badger Small Conference team. Sophomore shortstop Alayna Robertson was named second-team all-conference. Junior outfielder Thea Harpold and junior third baseman Lexi Cegielski were both named honorable mention all-conference. Robertson led the Eagles in batting average (.371), OPS (1.020), slugging percentage (.614), hits (26), doubles (eight) and runs scored (20). Her offensive highlight was a two home run game versus Stoughton.  “Alayna steadily grew into the position of shortstop over the course of the season,” Sauk Prairie manager Shane Been said. “She had numerous highlights at the position, including throwing out a girl at third base with perfect relay throw and a smart double play to seal the win for our first regional victory. At the plate, Alayna continues to grow into a leader and we look forward to her taking another huge step forward in 2025.” Cegielski batted .327 with a .431 on-base percentage, a .527 slugging percentage and a .958 OPS. Cegielski was second on the team with 18 hits, had a team-high 12 RBIs, belted two home runs, was second in runs scored (15), had five doubles and drew eight walks. “Lexi is another athlete who took strides as a player,” Been said of Cegielski. “She overcame a position change and a slow start to finish the year strong.  “Lexi finished the year with the second most hits, including her first two home runs. Lexi became a rock at third base, gobbling up all balls that came her way and getting dirty getting after the ball. She is another athlete ready to break out in 2025.” Harpold batted .250 with a .364 on-base percentage and a .631 OPS. Harpold led the Eagles with seven stolen bases and was third with 13 runs scored. “Thea continued to grow as a player this year,” Been said of Harpold. “She utilized her speed and ability in the outfield and on the basepaths. She had numerous crucial bunts for base hits and sacrifices and made several great plays in the outfield.   “She was flexible, ready to play second and pitch as needed besides her usual work in center field. Thea is primed to finish her career well in 2025.” • Awards night: Sauk Prairie gave out the following awards during its postseason banguet. MVP — Alayna Robertson. Coaches Award — Riley Kerl. Most Improved — Riley Olsen, Jenna Shimpach. Rookies of the Year — Ava Cannon, Aubrey Zick.             All-Badger Small       Conference Softball               First Team Name School Yr. Faith Henke Baraboo   12 Lexie Koch Edgewood 12 Jayse Holman Mount Horeb 11 Maddie Swiggum Mount Horeb 12 Jojo Murray Mount Horeb 12 Gina Rhiner Mount Horeb 12 Ruby Dahlk Mount Horeb 11 Jackie Seiler Portage 11 Kylee Molitor Reedsburg 11 Grace Gawronski Reedsburg 11 Summer Haag Reedsburg 12 Reese Koepke Stoughton 12   Second Team Name School Yr. Addison Kohler Baraboo   11 Sage Mahoney Baraboo   12 Grace Healy Edgewood 10 Kerri Morland Edgewood 11 Avery Feek McFarland 11 Haille Klein Mount Horeb 11 Jozie Clifton Mount Horeb 9 Maya Bolgrien Portage 12 Ally Soloun Portage 11 Gretchen Rockweiler Reedsburg 11 Alayna Robertson Sauk Prairie 10 Camille Buell Stoughton 9         Honorable Mention Baraboo – Zeva Valley, Whitney Crary Edgewood – Grace Baer, Abby Hamm McFarland – Ella Schuchardt, Riley Bercier Mount Horeb – Delaina Nicewander, Ellie Larson Portage – Sophia Brom, Trinity Williams Reedsburg – Abbie Scott, Rhianna Schommer Sauk Prairie – Lexi Cegielski, Thea Harpold Stoughton – Emily Matheny, Madelyn Barsness