Steam Adds Pitching Pair to Roster

Elly Eckrich and Madyson Schultz for 2025

Eckrich, a University of Tennessee Martin junior, is in her first season with the Skyhawks. For her freshman and sophomore years, Eckrich attended Three Rivers Community College. During her time at TRCC, Eckrich recorded 63 strikeouts and started in 24 games as a freshman. The Hillsboro, MO native also was named to the Missouri High School Fastpitch Coaches’ Association Class 4A All-State First Team while attending Hillsboro High School.

Schultz, a Viterbo University freshman, will be continuing her stay in La Crosse for the 2025 season. The Black River Falls, WI native started at Viterbo following an impressive pitching career at Black River Falls High School where she earned two First Team All-Conference awards and one Conference Player of the Year Award. For the Viterbo V-Hawks, Schultz has pitched in 12 games and started in 7. 

Don’t miss the chance to see Elly Eckrich and Madyson Schultz in action! Single game tickets are on sale now! For more information, make sure to visit lacrossesteam.com or call the office at (608) 796-9553. Feel free to visit the Steam office at 1225 Caledonia Street, La Crosse between 8:30-5 PM, Monday through Friday. 

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