Softball Recap: Lakewood Takes a Loss

Lakewood was the 11-1 winner over Nooksack Valley when they last played one another back in May of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. Lakewood took a 9-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of Nooksack Valley on Friday. The Cougars have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Katie Krueger

Base on Balls Against

03/28/25 vs Nooksack Valley	1
03/27/25 @ Lynden	1
03/25/25 @ Ferndale	1

Katie Krueger put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and five unearned) runs off 12 hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.

In other batting news, Riley Pevny was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.

Lakewood's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Nooksack Valley, the victory keeps they at an undefeated 4-0.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lakewood will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Marysville Getchell at 4:00 p.m. on April 8. As for Nooksack Valley, they will host Lynden Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.