Willows and University Prep squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Willows had to settle for second. They lost 10-0 to the University Prep Panthers. Willows' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
For University Prep's part, they got a great performance from Gracie Hornbuckle as she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 13 over six innings pitched. Hornbuckle has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Leigha Wood was incredible, firing off three home runs, four runs, and five RBI while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Madisyn Rubalcava, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Willows' loss ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 17-12-1. As for University Prep, they are on a roll lately: they've won 13 of their last 14 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 24-3-1 record this season.
Willows does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for University Prep, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome West Valley at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. West Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
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