Softball Recap: Woodland Wins Going Away Against La Center

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Mark Morris, Woodland was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 14-5 margin over the La Center Wildcats. The result was nothing new for the Beavers, who have now won three matchups by six runs or more so far this season.

Addi Christensen made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. She also tossed four walks, marking her first of the season. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-5.

Emma Barrow

Hits (Career)

03/28/25 vs La Center	4
05/02/24 @ Hudson's Bay	2
04/19/24 @ Washougal	2
03/19/25 vs Elma	1
03/17/25 @ Hoquiam	1

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emma Barrow, who scored three runs while going 4-for-4. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Ainsleigh Utter was another key player, going 3-for-5 with three RBI.

Woodland kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

The win got Woodland back to even at 3-3. As for La Center, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 1-3.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Woodland will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Hudson's Bay at 4:30 p.m. on April 9. Hudson's Bay has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 19 runs per game on average), something Woodland will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for La Center, they will look to defend their home field on April 7 against Mountain View at 3:30 p.m. Mountain View has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 15 runs per game on average), something La Center will no doubt try to take advantage of.