Steam Adds Teammate Duo to Roster

Kylie Stark and Sam VandeVelde Join for 2025

LA CROSSE, WI – With the season less than two weeks away, the Steam is very excited to announce the addition of Bryant and Stratton College teammates, Kylie Stark and Sam VandeVelde!

Stark, a BSC freshman pitcher, has played in 24 games in her first year with the Bobcats. The Orfordville, WI native has started in 21 games this season and recorded 42 strikeouts. While at Parkview High School, Stark earned Rookie of the Year (2021), Pitcher of the Year (2022-2024), 2nd Team All-Conference (2023), and Coach’s Attitude Award (2023-2024).

VandeVelde, a fellow BSC freshman utility player, has played in 31 games and had 16 at-bat appearances in her first season with BSC. While at Seneca High School, VandeVelde earned All Conference Player of the year (2022-2023), 1st Team All Conference (2021-2023), 2nd Team All State (2022-2023), and All Academic Award (2021-2024).

Don’t miss the chance to see Kylie and Sam in action! Opening day at Copeland Park is June 11th! 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 8-5 PM, Monday through Friday. 

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