Softball Game Preview: Cedar Vale/Dexter Spartans vs. Udall Eagles

By Team Reports Apr 18, 2025, 2:05am

Softball Preview: Cedar Vale/Dexter Spartans vs. Udall Eagles

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Cedar Vale/Dexter has gone a perfect 10-0 against Udall recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Monday. The Spartans will host the Eagles at 4:00 p.m. One thing working in Cedar Vale/Dexter's favor is that they have posted at least ten runs every time they've taken the field this season.

On Thursday, Cedar Vale/Dexter made easy work of Central and carried off a 15-4 victory. The Spartans haven't had any issues with the Raiders recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive win against them.

Gracie Webb

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04/17/25 vs Central2
04/14/25 @ Oxford2
04/07/25 @ Sedan0

Gracie Webb made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one double.

In other batting news, Zoe Davidson was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base. Jesyn Vogele was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI.

Cedar Vale/Dexter was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .333 or higher every time they've taken the field this season.

The home team had won the previous four meetings between Udall and Sedan, and Udall kept the tradition alive. The Eagles were the clear victors by a 14-4 margin over the Devils on Monday. The Eagles' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Cedar Vale/Dexter's victory was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-0. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for Udall, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.

Monday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Cedar Vale/Dexter hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .498. However, it's not like Udall struggles in that department as they've averaged .338. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Everything went Cedar Vale/Dexter's way against Udall in their previous meeting last Thursday, as Cedar Vale/Dexter made off with a 13-3 win. Will the Spartans repeat their success, or do the Eagles have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.

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