The Deer Valley Wolverines will challenge the Miramonte Matadors at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Deer Valley has given up an average of 11.5 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Deer Valley came into this matchup off a tough eight-run loss back in March. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of Antioch by a score of 13-11 on Thursday. The Wolverines have struggled against the Panthers recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost meeting.
Katalina Rogel
| 03/04/25 vs Ygnacio Valley | 4 |
| 03/13/25 @ Richmond | 4 |
| 02/27/25 vs Las Lomas | 5 |
| 03/06/25 vs Washington | 5 |
| 03/18/25 @ Ygnacio Valley | 6 |
Katalina Rogel spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and nine unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up seven Ks. Those seven strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Braelyn Valdez led a balanced group of hitters, scoring three runs and stealing five bases while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Lysette Marcial, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Miramonte unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Wednesday. They lost 14-4 to Moreau Catholic.
Gianna Granzella made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. She has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played. Talia Kardon was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Miramonte's defeat dropped their record down to 7-5. As for Deer Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Deer Valley has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .519. However, it's not like Miramonte struggles in that department as they've averaged .450. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Deer Valley might still be hurting after the 17-7 defeat they got from Miramonte when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Wolverines have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
