Softball Game Preview: Estrella Foothills Wolves vs. Deer Valley Skyhawks

For the second straight game, Estrella Foothills will face off against Deer Valley. Estrella Foothills will head out on the road to take on Deer Valley at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Estrella Foothills has given up an average of 16.7 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Estrella Foothills had been on a three-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Deer Valley put an end to it on Monday. Estrella Foothills came up short against Deer Valley, falling 18-0. The loss continues a trend for the Wolves in their meetings with the Skyhawks: they've now lost eight in a row.

For Deer Valley's part, Adyson Ordway was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Ordway has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.

In other batting news, Avyanah Seely was a standout: she scored three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Leila Hermosillo, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-5.

Deer Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in four consecutive matchups.

Deer Valley is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-3-1 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.2 runs on average over those games. Estrella Foothills' defeat was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 2-14.