Softball Game Preview: Clayton Valley Charter Ugly Eagles vs. St. Joseph Notre Dame Pilots
By Team Reports
Mar 23, 2025, 2:01am
Softball Preview: Clayton Valley Charter Ugly Eagles vs. St. Joseph Notre Dame Pilots
The Clayton Valley Charter Ugly Eagles will head out to square off against the St. Joseph Notre Dame Pilots at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. St. Joseph Notre Dame took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Clayton Valley Charter, who comes in off a win.
On Saturday, Clayton Valley Charter was able to grind out a solid win over Encinal, taking the game 6-3.
Camdyn Alton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on six hits.
At the plate, Izabella Holt was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April of 2024. Taylor Laton also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Meanwhile, St. Joseph Notre Dame fell victim to Berean Christian and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They came up short against the Eagles, falling 8-0. The match marked the first time this season in which the Pilots were not able to get on the board.
Clayton Valley Charter's victory bumped their record up to 3-1-1. As for St. Joseph Notre Dame, their loss dropped their record down to 5-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Clayton Valley Charter has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like St. Joseph Notre Dame struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 8.1 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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