Softball Recap: Winters Drops Highest Score of Season Against Willows

Warriors

Team Score (Highest)

04/30/25 vs Willows	27
03/21/25 vs Esparto	26
03/08/25 vs Oroville	21
04/29/25 @ Willows	18
03/28/25 @ Vacaville Christian	17

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Winters). They put the hurt on the Willows Honkers with a sharp 27-9 victory on Wednesday. The win was nothing new for the Warriors as they're now sitting on three straight.

Raegan Hurst made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, she posted three strikeouts, the most she's had since back in March. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs, two RBI, and one double.

In other batting news, Josie Lundy was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with three stolen bases, four runs, and five RBI. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Jayde Mathias was another key player, going 3-for-4 with eight RBI, two stolen bases, and two runs.

Winters kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.4 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matchups they've averaged 9.

The victory got Winters back to even at 11-11. As for Willows, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 12 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Winters will take on Paradise at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Warriors are facing the Bobcats at the right time seeing as the Bobcats are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Willows, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on East Nicolaus at 4:00 p.m. on the 12th.