Softball Recap: Combs Starts off Right with Win over Desert Sunrise

Combs had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They blew past the Desert Sunrise Golden Hawks 19-2 on Wednesday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Coyotes as it put an end to their nine-game losing streak dating back to last season.

Elliana Snyder was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Snyder was also big at the plate, going 4-for-5 with five RBI, one run, and one double.

Melissa Gonzalez

Doubles (Career)

02/26/25 @ Desert Sunrise	2
04/19/24 vs Marcos de Niza	1
04/02/24 @ ALA - Gilbert North	1
03/28/24 vs ALA - Gilbert North	1
02/27/24 vs Tempe	1

In other batting news, Melissa Gonzalez and Jaecie Johnson did most of the damage at the plate: Gonzalez scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5, while Johnson went 4-for-5 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. The dominant performance also gave Gonzalez a new career-high in doubles (two). Another player making a difference was Nikey Stewart, who scored three runs while going 3-for-3.

Combs was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .610. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Desert Sunrise only posted a batting average of .353.

Coming up, Combs will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Marcos de Niza at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Desert Sunrise, they are headed away from home for the first time to challenge Goldwater at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday.