Softball Recap: Western Christian Picks Up Fourth Consecutive Victory

Fighting Lancers

Margin (Wins)

04/17/25 vs Calvary Chapel	15
02/28/25 @ Palm Desert	11
04/10/25 @ Southlands Christian	10
04/02/25 vs Hesperia Christian	10
02/28/25 @ Cathedral City	8

Western Christian waltzed into their contest on Thursday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They blew past the Calvary Chapel Grizzlies 17-2. Considering the Fighting Lancers have won seven matchups by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

Kayden Quiroz was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit (and only one walk). Those 12 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to RBI, as she's now brought in three or more in each of the last three games she's played.

In other batting news, Aryana Munoz was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Abby Wibbens was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run.

Western Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in five consecutive games.

Western Christian's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-9. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.3 runs over those games. As for Calvary Chapel, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season.

Coincidentally, Western Christian and Calvary Chapel will both be playing Capistrano Valley Christian the next time they take the field. The Fighting Lancers will head out to face the Eagles at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, while the Grizzlies will host them at 3:00 p.m. on the 29th.