Softball Recap: Estrella Foothills Has No Trouble Against Agua Fria

Estrella Foothills had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Agua Fria on Thursday. The Wolves put the hurt on the Owls with a sharp 10-0 win. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 7-5 on Tuesday.

Ilse Penaloza Leyva made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.

In other pitching news, Marissa Flippen looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.

Penaloza Leyva wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Annasi Dilley, who went 2-for-3 with two runs. Another was Chloe Montano, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.

Wolves

Batting Average

04/17/25 vs Agua Fria	44.4%
04/15/25 @ Agua Fria	28.6%
04/14/25 vs Lee Williams	31.6%
04/11/25 vs Paradise Honors	25%
04/08/25 @ Westview	23.5%
+ 16 more games

Estrella Foothills was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .444. The last time their batting average was this high was back in April of 2024.

Estrella Foothills' victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-18. As for Agua Fria, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-13.

Estrella Foothills wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 13-3 defeat against Cactus on the 21st. As for Agua Fria, they will welcome Thunderbird at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The Owls' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Titans have averaged an impressive 9.3 runs per game this season.