Softball Recap: Kerman Gets the Win

It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Kerman ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They had just enough and edged out the Hanford West Huskies 2-1. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 3-2 back in April.

Roxy Alvarez

Batters Struck Out

05/01/26 @ Hanford West	8
04/28/26 vs Washington Union	15
04/24/26 @ Kingsburg	6
04/17/26 vs Selma	7
04/14/26 vs Hanford West	6
04/09/26 @ Washington Union	8

Roxy Alvarez spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jayanna Gonzales, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base and two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March of 2025. Another player making a difference was Jadyn Grewal, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one run.

The victory made it two in a row for Kerman and bumps their season record up to 14-7-1. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 1 runs in those games. As for Hanford West, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 12-13.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Kerman will face off against Selma at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Lions 3.5, the Bears 2.6) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Hanford West, they will challenge Kingsburg at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Vikings' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Huskies' hitters will have their work cut out for them.