Chenango Valley had won four straight on the road, but on Saturday they bumped their record up to 8-4 to make it five. They had just enough and edged out the Owego Free Academy River Hawks 6-4. This was a revenge game for the Warriors: when they faced off against the River Hawks on Wednesday, they had to take a 7-4 defeat.
Natalie Tyler spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits.
Colsten Beers
| 05/10/25 @ Owego Free Academy | 3 |
| 05/08/25 @ Seton Catholic Central | 2 |
| 05/07/25 vs Owego Free Academy | 2 |
| 04/14/25 vs Waverly | 2 |
| 04/04/25 @ Oneonta | 2 |
On the hitting side, Colsten Beers was excellent, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Amelia Paske, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Chenango Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Owego Free Academy only managed seven hits.
As for Owego Free Academy, their loss was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 7-1 and their overall record down to 11-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat they have suffered since May 25, 2024.
On Owego Free Academy's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Carsten Crawford gave up five earned (and one unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up six Ks. Crawford has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Geneva Crawford made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with one home run and two runs. Maia Smith was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Looking ahead, Chenango Valley is taking a road trip to square off against Susquehanna Valley at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Sabers will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Warriors surely won't give up without a fight. As for Owego Free Academy, they will challenge Corning-Painted Post at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
