Two for two: Arcadia softball starts perfect

Dave Bjorge stepped away from the Arcadia High School softball program in 2023, but the longtime Raider is back at the helm for the 2024 season.

Bjorge is back, and the early indications of his return last week look promising as Arcadia opened the year with a pair of wins.

The Raiders took down Viroqua (0-2, 0-2 Coulee Conference) last Friday at home before doubling their win total by taming Onalaska (0-1 this season) the following day at Arcadia High School.

A three-piece of away games awaits the Raiders this week beginning with a visit to play the Independence/Gilmanton co-op on Monday and a trip to Fall Creek on Tuesday.

Arcadia gets its second taste of Coulee softball on Friday, this time against defending conference champion Westby.

Arcadia finished the 2023 season 5-16.

Arcadia 9 Viroqua 3

The Raiders scored six runs in the first two innings to beat the Blackhawks last Friday. 

Brynn Aspen hit 2-for-3 to lead Arcadia, and Kaitlyn Bremer played her part in the circle.

Bremer’s complete game ended with five hits allowed, six strikeouts and three walks while allowing only one earned run.

Arcadia 6 Onalaska 4

A late push from Onalaska came up short against Arcadia on Saturday.

Arcadia led 5-0 through five innings before the Hilltoppers scored three runs in the sixth to claw back into the game. Each team traded runs in their final turn at the plate to turn the score final.

Bremer hit 3-for-3 with 2 RBIs and again pitched for the Raiders. The junior allowed six hits to go with six strikeouts and a walk.