Softball Game Preview: Westview Wildcats vs. Glencoe Crimson Tide

The Westview Wildcats are taking a road trip to face off against the Glencoe Crimson Tide at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Westview's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Glencoe's hitters will have their work cut out for them.

Westview took a seven-run loss the last time they faced off against Oregon City, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Wildcats had just enough and edged out the Pioneers 3-1. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Wildcats as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.

Meanwhile, Glencoe unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell 8-4 to Barlow.

Irene Vandyke was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That triple was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Tuesday Mevis, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI.

The victory got Westview back to even at 5-5. As for Glencoe, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-4.

Westview came up short against Glencoe when the teams last played back in May of 2024, falling 7-2. Can the Wildcats avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.