Softball Game Preview: Richland Rams vs. Clearfield Bison

The Richland Rams will face off against the Clearfield Bison at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

The home team had won the previous five meetings between Richland and Somerset, and Somerset kept the tradition alive. The Rams fell just short of the Golden Eagles by a score of 5-3 on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Rams have suffered since March 18, 2025.

Alea Ladika was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. Elle Ladika was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.

The home team had won the previous five meetings between Clearfield and Central, and Clearfield kept the tradition alive. The Bison put the hurt on the Dragons with a sharp 11-1 win on Monday.

Lily McBride was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jordyn Lazauskas, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Clearfield hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are 2-1 when they post two or more strikeouts.

Clearfield's victory bumped their record up to 6-7. As for Richland, they dropped their record down to 3-11 with the defeat, which was their eighth straight on the road.