Softball Recap: Turkeyfoot Valley Area Rams vs. Blacklick Valley Vikings
Turkeyfoot Valley Area came into Tuesday's matchup having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They skirted past the Blacklick Valley Vikings 14-13. Turkeyfoot Valley Area's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
The team relied heavily on Kya King, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. Maleigha Younkin was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-5.
On Blacklick Valley's side, Lauren Rohrabaugh stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she scored three runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Averi Yewcic, who went 2-for-5 with four RBI, two doubles, and a run.
Turkeyfoot Valley Area's win ended a four-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-7. As for Blacklick Valley, they dropped their record down to 1-11 with that loss, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Turkeyfoot Valley Area will look to defend their home field on Friday against Northern at 4:30 p.m. Blacklick Valley will take on Purchase Line at 4:15 p.m. on Friday.
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