Softball Recap: Westwood Wins Going Away Against Spring Valley

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Saluda, Westwood was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Spring Valley Vikings with a sharp 13-1 victory. That 12 run margin sets a new team best for the Redhawks this season.

Annarea Wilson made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one triple and one RBI.

Azaria Belton

Hits (Career)

04/01/25 vs Spring Valley	2
03/29/25 @ Saluda	1
03/25/25 vs Providence Athletic Club	1
03/20/25 vs Ridge View	1
03/19/25 vs Andrew Jackson	1

In other batting news, Azaria Belton was incredible, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. Those two hits gave her a new career-high. Griffin Ella was another key player, scoring three runs while going 1-for-4.

Westwood always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive matches.

Westwood moved to 5-11 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Spring Valley, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-9.

Looking ahead, Westwood will square off against Andrew Jackson at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The Volunteers' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Redhawks' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Spring Valley, they will be playing at home against Westwood at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.