Softball Game Preview: Fruitland Grizzlies vs. McCall-Donnelly Vandals

For the second straight game, Fruitland will face off against McCall-Donnelly. The Grizzlies will host the Vandals at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Considering Fruitland has lost four straight at home and McCall-Donnelly ten straight on the road (dating back to last season), this one might come down to who's more desperate to change their momentum.

Fruitland is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They came out on top against McCall-Donnelly by a score of 25-20 on Monday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Grizzlies as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.

Faith Newman

Runs (Career)

04/14/25 @ McCall-Donnelly	5
03/17/25 @ Melba	3
03/21/25 vs Jerome	2
03/14/25 vs American Falls	2
04/05/25 vs La Grande	1

Faith Newman was a standout: she scored five runs while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances. Those five runs gave her a new career-high. Macy Kile was another key player, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances.

McCall-Donnelly's defeat dropped their record down to 1-13. As for Fruitland, their win bumped their record up to 7-10.