Softball Recap: Preston Wins Going Away Against Snake River

Preston barely beat Snake River the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Indians put the hurt on the Panthers with a sharp 19-4 win on Tuesday. The Indians might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matches by ten runs or more this season.

Samantha Owens and Rachel Gilbert did most of the damage at the plate: Owens scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Gilbert scored two runs while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Ally Smith, who scored two runs while going 1-for-1.

Indians

Hits

04/01/25 vs Snake River	15
03/22/25 vs Homedale	12
03/22/25 vs Weiser	5

They weren't the only ones working in the hit department: Preston kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive games.

Preston's record now sits at 5-3. As for Snake River, their loss was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-10.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Preston will welcome Shelley at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Indians will need to watch out since the Russets have now posted at least ten runs in their last six contests. As for Snake River, they will face off against Marsh Valley at 4:00 p.m. on the 9th.