The Horizon Hawks will square off against the Broomfield Eagles at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Horizon's pitching crew heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Wednesday. They blew past Silver Creek 17-0. The win was familiar territory for the Hawks, who have now won three matchups in a row.
Kaiya Barela
| 10/08/25 vs Silver Creek | 5 |
| 10/07/25 vs Legacy | 10 |
| 10/04/25 @ Denver South | 7 |
| 10/01/25 @ Erie | 10 |
| 09/27/25 vs Westminster | 11 |
| + 11 more games |
Kaiya Barela made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 16 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Larrissa Arvizo was a standout: she went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Tessa Munsch was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Horizon kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in 13 consecutive games.
Broomfield came out on top against Silver Creek on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive 11-run second inning. The Eagles put the hurt on the Raptors with a sharp 15-0 victory. That looming 15-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Eagles yet this season.
Like Horizon, Broomfield also got a great game from a two-way player: Delaney Meehan. She struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Meehan was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Broomfield let Lauren Hernandez and Lauren Martinez run wild. Hernandez went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple, while Martinez went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. That triple marked the first that Hernandez has hit this season. Another player making a difference was Malia Zufall, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two RBI and one double.
Horizon's win bumped their record up to 16-6. As for Broomfield, their victory bumped their record up to 18-2.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Horizon has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .476. However, it's not like Broomfield struggles in that department as they've averaged .475. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Horizon might still be hurting after the 12-0 defeat they got from Broomfield in their previous matchup back in September of 2024. Will the Hawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
