Silver Lake High School was well-represented by Avery Wende and two former teammates now on Washburn Ichabods during the NCAA Division II softball game on Friday, April 18

McKinley Kruger and Avery Wende

By Topeka Sun

Apr 19, 2025

On Friday, April 18, three former Silver Lake High School standouts, including Avery Wende, Ellington Hogle and McKinley Kruger’s current college team, the Washburn Ichabods, lost 3-2 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Central Oklahoma Bronchos.

The game took place at Gahnstrom Field. This was their first matchup against the Bronchos this season.

The Ichabods’ next game is scheduled for Friday, April 18 at 6:15 p.m. at Gahnstrom Field against Central Oklahoma Bronchos.

Avery Wende

Pitcher

Freshman

5′8″

Ellington Hogle

Outfielder

Senior

5′6″

McKinley Kruger

Infielder

Freshman

5′5″

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