River Valley is a perfect 10-0 against Parker since March of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Dust Devils are taking a road trip to take on the Broncs at 3:45 p.m. Parker took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on River Valley, who comes in off a win.
River Valley was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Odyssey Institute on Wednesday. The Dust Devils put the hurt on the Minotaur with a sharp 10-1 win. Considering the Dust Devils have won five matchups by more than eight runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Sophia Reyes
| 04/01/26 @ Odyssey Institute | 14 |
| 03/18/26 vs Kingman | 12 |
| 04/23/25 @ Winslow | 11 |
| 02/28/25 @ Yuma | 11 |
| 03/17/26 @ Highland Prep | 10 |
Sophia Reyes was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Those 14 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, one triple, and one RBI. That triple was her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tamarie Williams, who went 4-for-5 with three runs, one triple, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Chastiny Gonzalez, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
River Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 21 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Parker came up short against Kingman on Monday, falling 12-2. The Broncs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Ky-Mani Flores was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Cali Booth, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI.
Parker's loss dropped their record down to 9-7. As for River Valley, their record is now 6-7.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. River Valley has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .548. However, it's not like Parker struggles in that department as they've averaged .521. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
River Valley got the 'W' when the teams last played back in April of 2025 against Parker by a conclusive 13-3 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Dust Devils since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
