Softball Recap: Crestview Snags Third Victory in Last Four Games

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against LaBrae, Crestview was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. They walked away with an 8-4 victory over the Smithville Smithies.

Emma Snyder was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off ten hits. Snyder was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024.

In other batting news, Crestview let Alivia Shetler and Kerrigan Miller run wild. Shetler went 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI, while Miller went 2-for-4 with three runs, two doubles, and one RBI. That's the most doubles Miller has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Chloe Stoops, who went 3-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.

Crestview kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They are 8-1 when they post 11 or more hits.

Crestview has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-9 record this season. As for Smithville, they dropped their record down to 4-18 with the loss, which was their eighth straight on the road.

Crestview will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Smithies: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.