Softball Recap: Conestoga Valley Gets the Win

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Previous Games

04/21/25 - Away	9-8 W
04/02/25 - Home	0-9 L
05/05/23 - Home	1-5 L
04/26/23 - Away	9-8 W
04/12/23 - Home	1-4 L
+ 5 more games

Conestoga Valley took a nine-run defeat the last time they faced off against Elizabethtown, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Buckskins narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Bears 9-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Buckskins have posted since April 9, 2024.

The victory made it two in a row for Conestoga Valley and bumps their season record up to 5-7. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 8 runs in those games. As for Elizabethtown, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 7-6.

Looking ahead, Conestoga Valley will host Solanco at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The Golden Mules will roll in looking for their 16th straight victory, something the Buckskins surely won't give up without a fight. As for Elizabethtown, they will venture away from home to square off against Ephrata at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bears' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mountaineers have averaged an impressive 8.9 runs per game this season.