Softball Recap: Hoosic Valley Has No Trouble Against Berlin/New Lebanon

Hoosic Valley won the last time they faced Berlin/New Lebanon and things went their way on Friday too. The Hawks put the hurt on the Mountain Lions with a sharp 16-4 victory. Considering the Hawks have won three matches by more than seven runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

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

At the plate, Ella Waldron was a standout: she fired off two home runs, six RBI, and four runs while going 3-for-4. That's the most home runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. Lainey Bochette was another key player, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with four stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI.

Hoosic Valley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .564. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Berlin/New Lebanon only posted an OBP of .379.

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Previous 3 Games (Home)

04/25/25 vs Berlin/New Lebanon	16-4
04/23/25 vs Emma Willard	27-8
04/17/25 vs Waterford-Halfmoon	12-4

Hoosic Valley pushed their record up to 3-5 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 18.3 runs over those games. As for Berlin/New Lebanon, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Hoosic Valley is set to take on their familiar foe Waterford-Halfmoon at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Berlin/New Lebanon will square off against rival Saratoga Central Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.