Dallas is 0-5 against Valley View since May of 2015 but things could change on Thursday. The Mountaineers will challenge the Cougars at 4:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Dallas came out on top against Berwick on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run first inning. The Mountaineers came out on top against the Bulldogs by a score of 10-0 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). The high-scoring effort was just what the Mountaineers needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
Not much got past NINA BARROUK, who gave up just a hit and racked up ten Ks to keep Berwick off the board. BARROUK has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
CAROLYN COMITZ
| 05/20/25 vs Berwick | 6 |
| 05/10/25 @ Wilkes-Barre | 4 |
| 04/14/25 vs Wyoming Valley West | 4 |
| 05/07/25 @ Wyoming Valley West | 3 |
| 04/28/25 @ Hazleton Area | 2 |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on CAROLYN COMITZ, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and two runs. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of SYDNEY HAYDU, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, two doubles, and one RBI.
Dallas always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .516. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Berwick only posted an OBP of .095.
Meanwhile, Valley View's rock-solid pitcher showed up for the team's third consecutive shutout on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Scranton Prep a 13-0 shutout.
Taylor Cawley was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out six over five innings pitched. Cawley was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Emily Moyles was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. Ashlyn Palickar was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Valley View pushed their record up to 18-2-1 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.9 runs on average over those games. As for Dallas, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 13 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-5 record this season.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Dallas hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .333. However, it's not like Valley View struggles in that department as they've averaged .444. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Dallas might still be hurting after the 14-0 loss they got from Valley View in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Can the Mountaineers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
