Softball Recap: Moshannon Valley Find Success

Moshannon Valley hadn't done well against Juniata Valley recently (they were 0-8 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Black Knights/Damsels narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Hornets 6-4. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Black Knights/Damsels.

Annabeth Anderson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.

Ava Robison

Hits (Career)

04/03/25 @ Juniata Valley	3
03/28/25 @ Cambria Heights	2
05/14/24 vs Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy	2
04/18/24 @ Williamsburg	2
03/31/25 vs Williamsburg	1

On the hitting side, Moshannon Valley let Ava Robison and Brinley Kephart run wild. Robison scored two runs while going 3-for-5, while Kephart scored a run while going 2-for-3. Those three hits gave Robison a new career-high. Mya Walstrom also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.

Moshannon Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 12 hits in three consecutive matches.

The victory was their first on the road , bumping their record up to 2-3. As for Juniata Valley, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1-1.

Looking ahead, Moshannon Valley will venture away from home to face off against Glendale at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Juniata Valley, they will welcome Penns Valley Area at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Rams' pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so the Hornets' hitters will have their work cut out for them.