Softball Recap: Ponderosa Comes Up Short

Mustangs

Previous 5 Games

09/05/25 vs Holy Family	2-11
09/05/25 vs Grand Junction Central	5-4
09/04/25 @ Vista Ridge	14-1
09/03/25 vs Valor Christian	12-2
08/29/25 @ Discovery Canyon	5-6

Ponderosa dropped down to 3-7 on Friday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins. They lost 11-2 to the Holy Family Tigers. The Mustangs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.

Ponderosa saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Avery Britt, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases.

As for Holy Family, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season. The result was nothing new for Holy Family, who have now won five games by eight runs or more so far this season.

On Holy Family's side, Emmaline Humphreys made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Humphreys has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and one double.

In other batting news, Bella Karasow was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Giuliana Magnetti, who went 2-for-3 with three runs and one RBI.

Coming up, Ponderosa will face off against Grandview at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. The Mustangs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wolves have averaged an impressive 7.3 runs per game this season. As for Holy Family, they will be taking part in a tournament against Grand Junction Central at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. The Warriors have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.75 runs per game on average), something the Tigers will no doubt try to take advantage of.