Softball Recap: Westfall Drops Season-High Score on Paint Valley

Mustangs

Team Score (Highest)

04/28/25 @ Paint Valley	16
04/25/25 @ Huntington	15
04/17/25 @ Southeastern	12
04/16/25 vs Unioto	10
04/07/25 vs Huntington	7

Westfall extended their winning streak to three on Monday, bumping their season record up to 9-6 in the process. They were the clear victors by a 16-4 margin over the Paint Valley Bearcats. The Mustangs' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Adrina Hicks made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one RBI.

In other batting news, Westfall let Jill Butcher and Joni Snyder run wild. Butcher went 2-for-5 with three runs and one RBI, while Snyder went 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most runs Butcher has posted since back in May of 2024. Anna Snyder also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.

Westfall was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .429. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

As for Paint Valley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 12 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season. They just can't catch a break and have now endured five losses in a row.

On Paint Valley's side, Sophia Stauffer was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with four stolen bases and two runs. Another player making a difference was Kyla Littler, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.

Looking ahead, Westfall is taking a road trip to face off against Waverly at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mustangs are facing the Tigers at the right time seeing as the Tigers are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Paint Valley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Vinton County at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Vikings have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.44 runs per game on average), something the Bearcats will no doubt try to take advantage of.