Softball Recap: Richland Center Victorious

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Previous Games

05/08/25 - Away	6-5 W
04/15/25 - Home	5-0 W
05/07/24 - Away	6-10 L
04/12/24 - Home	2-6 L
05/11/23 - Away	0-10 L
+ 5 more games

Richland Center hadn't done well against River Valley recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Hornets skirted past the Blackhawks 6-5. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 5-0 back in April.

Richland Center's victory was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Jaycee Gander, who went 2-for-3 with one run. Ella Clements also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.

Richland Center hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.

Richland Center is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-7 record this season. As for River Valley, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-11.

Looking ahead, Richland Center will face off against Hillsboro at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for River Valley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Poynette at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Pumas will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something the Blackhawks surely won't give up without a fight.