Softball Recap: Make It Two in a Row for Hidden Valley

Titans

Margin (Wins)

04/22/25 vs Blacksburg	19
05/15/25 vs Patrick Henry	18
05/15/25 vs Patrick Henry	18
04/08/25 @ Northside	10
03/20/25 vs Lord Botetourt	9

19 must be Hidden Valley's lucky number: they beat Patrick Henry with that score not once but twice on Thursday. The Titans beat the Patriots by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 19-1. The result was nothing new for the Titans, who have now won six matchups by six runs or more so far this season.

ALEXIS MCFARLAND was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.

In other batting news, CAMLYN MORSTAD was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with four runs, three RBI, and two doubles. CARLIE PLUNKETT was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, two doubles, and one stolen base.

Hidden Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are 6-1 when they post 11 or more hits.

The win made it two in a row for Hidden Valley and bumps their season record up to 8-9. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 19.0 runs over those games. As for Patrick Henry, they dropped their record down to 1-22 with the defeat, which was their 19th straight on the road dating back to last season.

Coming up, Hidden Valley will face off against Cave Spring at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Knights will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Titans surely won't give up without a fight. As for Patrick Henry, they will take on Salem at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Spartans' pitching crew has only allowed 2.3 runs per game this season, so the Patriots' hitters will have their work cut out for them.