Softball Recap: Cedaredge Wins Going Away Against Montezuma-Cortez

Cedaredge hadn't done well against Montezuma-Cortez recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Bruins blew past the Panthers 16-6. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 21-2 on Thursday.

Tia Homedew

Runs (Career)

08/14/25 @ Montezuma-Cortez	4
09/14/24 @ Aspen	3
08/30/24 vs Durango	3
08/24/24 @ Basalt	3
08/14/25 @ Montezuma-Cortez	2

Tia Homedew was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed six innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off seven hits. Homedew was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Those four runs gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Jewel Laliberte was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in September of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Kiera Stroh, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.

Cedaredge always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .535. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Montezuma-Cortez only posted an OBP of .296.

Cedaredge has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 8 runs this season. As for Montezuma-Cortez, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cedaredge will host Palisade at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Montezuma-Cortez, they will welcome Gunnison at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.