Softball Recap: Spring Valley Has No Trouble Against Eldorado

Grizzlies

Margin (Wins)

03/27/25 @ Durango	22
04/07/25 vs Eldorado	16
03/14/25 vs Parowan	15
03/03/25 @ Cimarron-Memorial	15
02/28/25 vs Silverado	15

Spring Valley never let their opponents score on Monday. They blew past the Eldorado Firehawks 16-0. The result was nothing new for the Grizzlies, who have now won six matches by six runs or more so far this season.

Sophie Bowmer looked comfortable as she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Isabella Lenahan, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Raelynn Villanueva, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.

Spring Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are 9-1 when they post 11 or more hits.

Spring Valley's win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 10-5. As for Eldorado, they dropped their record down to 2-9 with the loss, which was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season.

Coming up, Spring Valley will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Bonanza at 3:30 p.m. The Grizzlies are facing the Bengals at the right time seeing as the Bengals are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Eldorado, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Basic at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Firehawks will need to watch out since the Wolves have now posted at least ten runs in their last three contests.