Softball Recap: Wheat Ridge Wins Going Away Against Conifer

Farmers

Margin (Wins)

09/26/25 @ Pomona	16
09/03/25 vs Jefferson Academy	15
08/30/25 vs Alameda	14
10/02/25 @ Adams City	9
10/04/25 @ Conifer	8

Wheat Ridge came out on top against Conifer on Saturday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run fifth inning. The Farmers were the clear victors by a 10-2 margin over the Lobos. Considering the Farmers have won seven matchups by more than five runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.

Haley Cross 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 two earned runs off three hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.

In other batting news, Evelyn Detwiler was excellent, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, one triple, and one run. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in September. Hailey Piel was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.

The win made it two in a row for Wheat Ridge and bumps their season record up to 7-12-1. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs over those games. As for Conifer, they are on an 11-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-12.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Wheat Ridge will square off against rival Dakota Ridge at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Conifer is set to take on their familiar foe Green Mountain at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.