Walden Grove is 0-10 against Salpointe Catholic since March of 2017 but things could change on Thursday. Walden Grove will welcome Salpointe Catholic at 4:00 p.m. The game will give Walden Grove their first taste of in-conference action this season.
Walden Grove barely beat Pusch Ridge Christian Academy the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. Walden Grove put the hurt on Pusch Ridge Christian Academy with a sharp 12-1 victory on Wednesday. The result was nothing new for the Red Wolves, who have now won three matchups by 11 runs or more so far this season.
Natalie Holzer
| 03/26/25 @ Pusch Ridge Christian Academy | 4 |
| 03/04/25 @ Flowing Wells | 3 |
| 02/27/25 vs Catalina Foothills | 3 |
| 02/22/24 vs Bel Air | 3 |
| 04/24/24 @ Paradise Honors | 2 |
Natalie Holzer was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Isabel Higuera, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3.
Walden Grove hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Meanwhile, Salpointe Catholic beat Walden Grove 7-2 on Tuesday.
Macee Jackson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Sarah Camp, who went 3-for-4 with one double and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Leylani Cuesta, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Salpointe Catholic is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-4-1 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.6 runs over those games. The victory got Walden Grove back to even at 5-5.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Walden Grove hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .351. However, it's not like Salpointe Catholic struggles in that department as they've averaged .323. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Walden Grove couldn't quite get it done against Salpointe Catholic in their previous matchup on Tuesday as they fell 7-2. Will Walden Grove have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
