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Splash of the Week: Benton/Shullsburg softball

05/19/2014, 1:30pm CDT
By Norbert Durst
Splash of the Week WisSport.net

Benton/Shullsburg softball won four games last week, including knocking off conference leader Highland. They are this week's PlayintheDells.com Splash of the Week

After going winless last season Benton/Shullsburg has won eight of their last nine games and are just a half game back of Six Rivers Conference leader Highland. 

Last Tuesday they handed Highland their first Six Rivers West loss of the season by a score of 4-2. In their first matchup this season, the Cardinals won 14-0. 

Melissa Brant got the win going all 7 innings while striking out 6 and allowing just 3 hits. 

Benton/Shullsburg also notched wins over Cassville/River Ridge (17-10, 4-2) and Potosi (6-4). 

They are 11-5 overall and 6-2 in the Six Rivers West this season. 

The Splash of the Week is sponsored by PlayInTheDells.com. It highlights the player, coach or team that has "made a splash" in the world of high school sports. This could mean coming out of nowhere to do something great, going above and beyond the call of duty, etc.  If you have a nominee for Splash of the Week please send it to info@wissports.net.

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