Softball Recap: Johnson Wins Going Away Against Canyon

Jaguars

Margin (Wins)

02/27/25 vs Lockhart	15
02/18/25 vs San Marcos	11
02/13/25 vs Wylie	11
02/13/25 vs Caney Creek	11
03/18/25 vs Judson	10

Johnson barely beat Canyon the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. Johnson blew past Canyon 10-2 on Friday. The Jaguars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten contests by six runs or more this season.

Jadyn Teeter spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.

At the plate, Johnson got a big performance out of Kaitlyn De La Fuente, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4. De La Fuente also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Kinlee McGuire, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.

Johnson was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .379. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .379 or higher in four consecutive matchups.

Johnson pushed their record up to 17-3-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for Canyon, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-7 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Johnson will welcome La Vernia at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Johnson 4.1, La Vernia 3.7) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Canyon, they will face off against Clemens at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Canyon 3.9, Clemens 3.1) so any runs scored will be well earned.