Softball Recap: Make It Three in a Row for Wyoming East

Wyoming East extended their winning streak to three on Tuesday, bumping their season record up to 5-8 in the process. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Mount View Golden Knights 9-7. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 11-3 on April 8th.

Reagan Bower

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/29/25 @ Mount View	3
04/24/25 vs Woodrow Wilson	2
04/15/25 vs Midland Trail	1
04/11/25 @ Woodrow Wilson	1

Reagan Bower and Alivia Monroe did most of the damage at the plate: Bower went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and one double, while Monroe went 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those three RBI gave Bower a new career-high. Kendra Cook was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.

As for Mount View, the defeat snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 15-7 record. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss they have suffered since March 25th.

On Mount View's side, Phoebe Dudgeon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and five unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up 12 Ks. Dudgeon has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Malayah Barnes was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. She has been hot for a while, having posted at least one stolen base the last 12 times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Shianne Belcher, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.

Coming up, Wyoming East will square off against Bluefield at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Beavers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.31 runs per game on average), something the Warriors will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Mount View, they will challenge Phelps at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Golden Knights are facing the Hornets at the right time seeing as the Hornets are stuck on an 11-game losing streak.