MILWAUKEE, Wis. - The Alverno softball team closed out the 2024 season on Saturday hosting Rockford University at the Alverno Softball Field where they celebrated the inaugural Mexican Heritage Day. Before the game, the opening statements were read in Spanish and English followed by the Mexican National Anthem and honored America by playing the National Anthem.  The Regents won the opener by a 9-4 score, and the second game by an 8-0 margin.
 
Sophomore Dominique Tetrault double to left field which scored Emily Anguiano in the second inning, next senior Andrea Ramirez hit a home run bringing Giselle Moreno across home plate in the fourth followed by Emily Anguiano singled to center field to score Lexi Hess. Five Inferno had hits in the opener for Alverno Giselle Moreno, Andrea Ramirez, Laura Heim, Emily Anguiano, and Dominique Tetrault. Emily Anguiano was 2-for-3 in the opening game with one run. Giselle Moreno and Dominique Tetrault both were 1-for-3. Andrea Ramirez was 1-for-2 and Laura Heim was 1-for-1.   
 
Offensively in the second game, senior Lexi Hess added a double.
 
In the circle Michelle Hess and Nevaeh Cruz tossed the complete game as they yielded just eight runs and struck out five batters over seven innings of work. Maggie Wilmot and Michelle Hess in seven innings had 83 pitches and struck out two batters while allowing nine runs through the outing.
 
Alverno finished the 2024 season 5-29 overall and 2-22 in the NACC. We would like to thank everyone for their support this season and look forward to next season!