Softball Recap: Vinita Wins Going Away Against Quapaw

Vinita had lost three straight, but after bumping their record up to 14-18 on Friday that streak is in the rearview. Everything went their way against the Quapaw Wildcats as they made off with a 12-2 win. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Hornets also won the last time the pair played back in August of 2023.

CC Carter was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double.

Claudia Martins

Runs (Career)

09/19/25 vs Quapaw	2
09/18/25 vs Oologah	1
09/16/25 vs Skiatook	1
09/09/25 @ Catoosa	1

In other batting news, Claudia Martins was a standout: she went 1-for-2 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Those two runs gave her a new career-high. Rylee Brown was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.

Vinita always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .583. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Quapaw only posted an OBP of .333.

As for Quapaw, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season. Having soared to a lofty 19 runs in the game before, they couldn't push the score so high this time.

On Quapaw's side, Kyleigh Redden made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple and one RBI.

Vinita didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 12-0 loss against Verdigris on the 22nd. As for Quapaw, they have also already played their next contest, a 5-1 defeat against Colcord on the 22nd.