Softball Recap: Sandy Valley Comes Up Short

Sandy Valley had lost 15 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 0-14 to make it 16. They lost 21-4 to the Pahranagat Valley Panthers. The Sidewinders were not able to make up for their defeat to the Panthers from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.

As for Pahranagat Valley, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-7 record this season. Considering they have won 14 matchups by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

For Pahranagat Valley's part, Evie Davis made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Davis has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Mylah Stout was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, six RBI, and two stolen bases. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Shada Spencer, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Pahranagat Valley beat Sandy Valley by a score of 21-4 later that day.