Softball Game Preview: Basha Bears vs. Casteel Colts

For the second straight game, Basha will face off against Casteel. The Bears will host the Colts at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Basha is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.

If Basha beats Casteel with 11 runs on Thursday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two matchups with that exact score. The Bears walked away with an 11-6 victory over the Colts on Tuesday. The win continues a trend for the Bears in their matchups with the Colts: they've now won six in a row.

Kylee Duffy tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over 6.2 innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.

Makaila Quinney

Runs (Career)

03/31/26 @ Casteel	4
02/26/26 vs Mountain View	3
04/15/25 @ Sunnyslope	3
03/05/25 vs Higley	3
03/30/26 @ Tolleson	2

At the plate, Makaila Quinney was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, four runs, and three RBI. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Bella Cadena was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.

Basha's victory bumped their record up to 11-3-2. As for Casteel, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-10.

Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Basha hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .342. However, it's not like Casteel struggles in that department as they've averaged .332. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.