Softball Game Preview: Greenleaf Friends Academy Grizzlies vs. Idaho City Wildcats

The Greenleaf Friends Academy Grizzlies will venture away from home to take on the Idaho City Wildcats at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Greenleaf Friends Academy is looking for their season's first win.

Greenleaf Friends Academy couldn't beat Wilder on Tuesday even though they stacked eight runs on them in the fourth inning. The Grizzlies came up short against the Wildcats, falling 26-10.

Sylvia Ovalle

Stolen Base

04/15/25 vs Wilder	6
04/02/25 vs Glenns Ferry	1
03/31/25 vs Idaho City	2
03/19/25 @ Notus	1
05/15/24 vs Genesee	1
+ 2 more games

Sylvia Ovalle made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got on base in three of her four plate appearances with six stolen bases and two runs. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last seven games she's played dating back to last season. Kaylin Wilks also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.

Vision hit Idaho City with a six-run second inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Wildcats lost 13-4 to Vision. The Wildcats just can't catch a break and have now endured four losses in a row.

Taylor Vigeant was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Taylor Helmick was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.

Idaho City's defeat dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Greenleaf Friends Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 0-5.

Monday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Greenleaf Friends Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .505. However, it's not like Idaho City struggles in that department as they've averaged .706. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Greenleaf Friends Academy might still be hurting after the 38-6 defeat they got from Idaho City in their previous matchup back in March. Can the Grizzlies avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.