Softball Recap: Willits Gets the Win

Willits won the last time they faced Point Arena and things went their way on Thursday too. The Wolverines came out on top against the Pirates by a score of 12-9. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Wolverines.

Lisa Arkelian

Batters Struck Out

05/15/25 vs Point Arena	13
05/13/25 vs Laytonville	6
05/12/25 vs Calistoga	11
05/02/25 vs Tomales	15
04/30/25 vs Healdsburg	6
+ 7 more games

Lisa Arkelian was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and seven unearned) runs off 13 hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three RBI. What's more, she posted two hits, the most she's had since back in April.

In other batting news, Alexandra Ramos was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with five RBI, one run, and one double. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Addie Jones, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Willits kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

Willits' win bumped their record up to 12-9. As for Point Arena, they moved to 12-10 with that defeat, which also ended their five-game winning streak.

The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Willits will square off against Valley Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Vikings have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17 runs per game on average), something the Wolverines will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Point Arena, they will challenge Ferndale at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wildcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.24 runs per game on average), something the Pirates will no doubt try to take advantage of.