Softball Recap: Blackfoot Wins Going Away Against Skyline

Blackfoot barely beat Skyline the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Broncos blew past the Grizzlies 17-2 on Monday. The Broncos have beaten the Grizzlies the last four times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Grizzlies has come to flipping the script.

Kylee Pratt was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.

Olivia Mickelsen

Hits (Career)

04/28/25 @ Skyline	3
04/23/25 vs Idaho Falls	2
04/16/25 vs Skyline	2
03/24/25 vs Madison	2
03/15/25 vs Virgin Valley	2

In other batting news, Olivia Mickelsen was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Berkley Moore, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run and three runs.

Blackfoot kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in 11 consecutive matchups.

Blackfoot's record is now 17-4. As for Skyline, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-8-1 record this season.

Blackfoot will head out on the road to face off against Hillcrest at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Knights will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Broncos surely won't give up without a fight. As for Skyline, they will be playing at home against Shelley at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Grizzlies' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Russets have averaged an impressive 8.2 runs per game this season.