For the second straight game, Cole Valley Christian will face off against Weiser. The Chargers will challenge the Wolverines at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Cole Valley Christian will be looking to extend their current 13-game winning streak.
Cole Valley Christian is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Idaho's top teams: Weiser, who was ranked 18th at the time (Cole Valley Christian was ranked tenth). The Chargers came out on top against the Wolverines by a score of 6-2 on Monday.
Karlie Barnum
| 04/21/25 vs Weiser | 11 |
| 04/19/25 @ Gooding | 5 |
| 04/19/25 @ Gooding | 8 |
| 04/14/25 vs Payette | 9 |
| 04/08/25 vs McCall-Donnelly | 4 |
| + 7 more games |
Karlie Barnum was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits (and not a single walk). With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.3 strikeouts per game. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brinkley Lauderdale, who went 1-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Lola Crosby, who earned one RBI, two runs, and two stolen bases.
Cole Valley Christian pushed their record up to 18-3 with the victory, which was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.6 runs over those games. As for Weiser, their defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-3.
Wednesday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Cole Valley Christian hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .386. However, it's not like Weiser struggles in that department as they've averaged .410. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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