North Muskegon Defeats Oakridge in High-Scoring Baseball Matchup

Bronson Hurst earns the win for the Norse in a 10-3 victory over the Eagles.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 3:13pm

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The North Muskegon baseball team cruised to a 10-3 victory over Oakridge on Friday at Muskegon Community College. The Norse scored seven runs in the first inning and never looked back, with Bronson Hurst earning the win on the mound. Tommy Dahlquist led the North Muskegon offense with two hits and two runs, while Hunter Darga had two hits and three RBIs.

Why it matters

This win keeps North Muskegon in contention for a strong season, while Oakridge will look to bounce back in their upcoming doubleheader. High-scoring baseball games like this one showcase the talent and competitiveness of the local teams.

The details

North Muskegon's big first inning proved to be the difference, as they scored seven runs off four hits to take an early lead. Bronson Hurst pitched well for the Norse, while Oakridge's Elijah LeNore took the loss on the mound. The Eagles' offense was led by Rileigh Schmitz, Max Pearson, and Jacob Randall, who each drove in a run.

  • The game was played on Friday, April 18, 2026 at Muskegon Community College.

The players

Bronson Hurst

The winning pitcher for North Muskegon.

Elijah LeNore

The losing pitcher for Oakridge.

Tommy Dahlquist

Led the North Muskegon offense with two hits and two runs.

Hunter Darga

Had two hits and three RBIs for North Muskegon.

Rileigh Schmitz

Scored a run for Oakridge.

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What they’re saying

“This was a big win for our team and keeps us in contention for a strong season.”

— Bronson Hurst, Winning Pitcher

“We'll need to regroup and come back stronger in our next doubleheader.”

— Elijah LeNore, Losing Pitcher

What’s next

North Muskegon will host Holton for a doubleheader on Tuesday, while Oakridge will play a doubleheader at home against Fremont.

The takeaway

This high-scoring baseball matchup between North Muskegon and Oakridge showcased the talent and competitiveness of the local teams. The Norse's big first inning proved to be the difference, as they cruised to a 10-3 victory over the Eagles.