Softball Game Preview: Desert Heights Prep Yote vs. Ray Bearcats

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Runs

03/28/25 @ Antelope	9
03/28/25 @ Antelope	4
03/14/25 vs ALA - Anthem South	2
03/12/25 vs Baboquivari	9
+ 3 more games

The Desert Heights Prep Yote will take on the Ray Bearcats at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. Desert Heights Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.

Desert Heights Prep took a 16-run defeat the last time they faced off against Antelope, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Desert Heights Prep won by a run and slipped past Antelope 9-8. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Yote as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.

Nicole Bryan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and six unearned) runs on six hits.

At the plate, Bayli Johnson and Florence Peterson did most of the damage at the plate: Johnson scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances, while Peterson scored a run while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Zoi Von Tobel, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of her five plate appearances.

Meanwhile, Ray was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They came up short against Superior, falling 16-4.

Jillian Figueroa made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Josselyn Lechuga was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in both of her plate appearances.

Ray's defeat dropped their record down to 4-11. As for Desert Heights Prep, their win bumped their record up to 2-6.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Desert Heights Prep has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Ray struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 5.5 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.