On Thursday, March 27, former Lancaster High School standout Madi Balk’s current college team, the Washington Huskies, won 3-2 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Eastern Illinois Panthers.
The game took place at Williams Field. This was their second matchup against the Panthers this season.
The Huskies’ next game is scheduled for Friday, March 28 at 3 p.m. at Eichelberger Field against Illinois Fighting Illini.
The Buffalo Sabres lost to the Ottawa Senators and missed an immediate chance to clinch a playoff spot. Their next opportunity comes Saturday against Washington as they remain tied with Tampa Bay atop their division.
The Buffalo Sabres have signed defenseman Maxim Strbak to a three-year entry-level contract starting in the 2026-27 season. Strbak played college hockey at Michigan State University and has represented Slovakia internationally.
Kyle Buchanan led with six points as Buffalo defeated Rochester for its seventh straight win. The victory included milestone achievements for several players amid key lineup changes. Team awards were also announced before an enthusiastic home crowd.
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