Softball Recap: Crestwood Has No Trouble Against Wyoming Valley West

Crestwood's game last Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 10-0 margin over the Wyoming Valley West Spartans. Considering the Comets have won three games by more than nine runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Brooke Lenahan

Base on Balls Against

04/04/25 @ Wyoming Valley West	1
04/02/25 vs Tunkhannock	2
03/28/25 @ Holy Redeemer	1
03/25/25 vs Wyoming Area	2
03/24/25 vs Honesdale	0
03/20/25 @ West Scranton	2

The result came thanks to Brooke Lenahan's shutout, as she gave up just a hit and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Madison Mendrzycki and Ella Richards did most of the damage at the plate: Mendrzycki went 1-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one RBI, while Richards scored three runs while going 3-for-4. That's the most runs Mendrzycki has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Alexa Toniatti, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.

The win got Crestwood back to even at 4-4. As for Wyoming Valley West, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Crestwood will challenge Northwest Area at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. The Comets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rangers have averaged an impressive 11.7 runs per game this season. As for Wyoming Valley West, they will take on Wilkes-Barre at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wolfpack have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed ten runs per game on average), something the Spartans will no doubt try to take advantage of.