Monarch hadn't done well against Poudre recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Coyotes put the hurt on the Impalas with a sharp 18-0 victory. The result was nothing new for the Coyotes, who have now won five matches by seven runs or more so far this season.
Layla DiCarlo and Abi O'Neill dominated on the mound. DiCarlo tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit, while O'Neill tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, DiCarlo posted four strikeouts, the most she's had since back in August.
Ahalya Knowakowski
| 09/13/25 @ Poudre | 3 |
| 09/02/25 @ Longmont | 2 |
| 09/08/25 @ Centaurus | 1 |
| 09/06/25 vs Regis Jesuit | 1 |
| 08/25/25 vs Denver North | 1 |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ahalya Knowakowski, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Hailey Paddock, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two doubles, and one stolen base.
The win got Monarch back to even at 7-7. As for Poudre, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last ten games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-12 record this season.
Monarch has already played their next contest, a 13-0 victory against Mountain Range on the 13th. As for Poudre, they will head out to challenge Loveland at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Red Wolves have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.5 runs per game on average), something the Impalas will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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