Softball Recap: Walker Valley Find Success

Walker Valley took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against Buckhorn, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Walker Valley came out on top in a nail-biter against Buckhorn on Wednesday, sneaking past 4-2. For the Mustangs, this counts as revenge for the 10-0 victory the Bucks walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March of 2017.

Alyssa Davenport and Amy Benson did most of the damage at the plate: Davenport scored a run while going 1-for-2, while Benson scored two runs while going 1-for-2. That's the most runs Benson has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Brylie Davis, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.

Walker Valley hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most five strikeouts in ten consecutive contests dating back to last season.

Walker Valley's win bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Buckhorn, they now have a losing record of 7-8.

Walker Valley didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, an 11-7 victory against Sparkman on the 12th. As for Buckhorn, they have also already played their next match, an 11-8 defeat against Brooks on the 17th.