Softball Recap: Columbia River Continues Road Dominance on Friday

Columbia River won the last time they faced Washougal and things went their way on Friday too. The Rapids put the hurt on the Panthers with a sharp 14-2 win. The result was nothing new for the Rapids, who have now won three contests by 12 runs or more so far this season.

Haylee Delano made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one run and one double.

In other batting news, Columbia River let Brooklyn Vickery and Solei Houk run wild. Vickery got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, while Houk went 3-for-4 with three runs and one stolen base. What's more, Vickery posted two hits, the most she's had since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Ava Pratoussy, who went 1-for-4 with three RBI and one run.

Columbia River hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.

Columbia River's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-3. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 18.8 runs over those games. As for Washougal, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9.

Looking ahead, Columbia River will host Mark Morris at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Monarchs will roll in looking for their 13th straight victory, something the Rapids surely won't give up without a fight. As for Washougal, they will head out on the road to face off against Woodland at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Beavers have averaged an impressive 10.6 runs per game this season.