Softball Recap: Meridian Takes a Loss

Meridian had lost five straight on the road, but on Saturday they dropped their record down to 2-13 to make it six. They came up short against the Nooksack Valley Pioneers, falling 13-3. If the Trojans were looking for revenge after losing 10-6 to the Pioneers when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.

Sydney TenKley was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI and one double.

As for Nooksack Valley, the win was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-3. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.5 runs on average over those games.

On Nooksack Valley's side, Payton Bartl made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Bartl has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with four RBI and two runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.

In other batting news, Alyxis Larson was excellent, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Alayna Dykstra, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one double.

Coincidentally, Meridian and Nooksack Valley will both be playing Sedro-Woolley the next time they take the field. The Pioneers will head out to face the Cubs at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, while the Trojans will host them at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.