Spring Valley hasn't had much luck against Sierra Vista recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Grizzlies will be playing in front of their home fans against the Mountain Lions at 3:30 p.m. Neither of those teams managed to put together many runs in their previous contests, so the offenses might be a little more motivated than usual.
While Spring Valley's win against Bonanza wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Grizzlies never let the Bengals get on the board and left with a 2-0 victory on Wednesday. The win continues a trend for the Grizzlies in their matchups with the Bengals: they've now won three in a row.
The result came thanks to Sophie Bowmer's shutout, as she gave up just a hit and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Aubree Holcombe was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Raelynn Villanueva, who went 2-for-3 with one triple.
Spring Valley hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Meanwhile, Sierra Vista lost 12-2 to Doral Academy Red Rock on Wednesday. The Mountain Lions have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Reagan Foglia put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over 5.1 innings while giving up three earned (and nine unearned) runs off eight hits. Foglia was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
Sierra Vista's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Spring Valley, their victory bumped their record up to 11-5.
Spring Valley's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's match. The Grizzlies have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Sierra Vista, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Spring Valley continue to outrun the ball?
Spring Valley suffered a grim 9-3 defeat to Sierra Vista in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will the Grizzlies have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
