Mount Si barely beat Eastlake the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Wildcats put the hurt on the Wolves with a sharp 13-7 victory on Friday. The win was some much needed relief for the Wildcats as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak.
Jenna Nowak (2027) made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off ten hits (and only one walk). Nowak (2027) was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs.
Sam Santos (2026)
| 04/17/26 vs Eastlake | 3 |
| 03/23/26 vs Kentwood | 1 |
| 03/18/26 vs Moses Lake | 1 |
| 03/16/26 vs Lincoln | 1 |
In other batting news, Sam Santos (2026) was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and one double. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Avery Bielenberg (2026) was another key player, going 3-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI.
Mount Si was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .472. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Mount Si's victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-5 and their overall record up to 5-7. As for Eastlake, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Mount Si will take on Juanita at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Ravens' pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so the Wildcats' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Eastlake, they will square off against North Creek at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Wolves' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Jaguars have averaged an impressive 7.8 runs per game this season.
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