For the second straight game, Willcox will face off against Desert Christian. The Cowboys will be playing at home against the Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Willcox's favor is that they have posted at least ten runs in their last three matchups.
Willcox gave up the first runs on Wednesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They put the hurt on Desert Christian with a sharp 22-8 win. The Cowboys might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 12 contests by six runs or more this season.
Nataly Thompson was incredible, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and four RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Karlie St Clair, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Willcox kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. They are 12-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Willcox has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten games. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-8 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.9 runs over those games. As for Desert Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-13.
Desert Christian's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Willcox has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 11.4 hits per game. It's a different story for Desert Christian, though, as they've been averaging 9.6 hits. Given Willcox's sizable advantage in that area, the Eagles will need to find a way to close that gap. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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