Elks
| 04/23/25 @ Benson | 14-11 |
| 04/18/25 vs Page | 12-11 |
| 04/16/25 @ Many Farms | 23-0 |
| 04/14/25 vs Winslow | 22-4 |
| 04/12/25 vs Phoenix Christian | 13-6 |
| 04/09/25 vs Hopi | 15-0 |
Round Valley had already won five in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.8 runs) and they went ahead and made it six on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Benson Bobcats by a score of 14-11. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 10-9 back in March.
Carla Arreola spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and six unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kelci Walker, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. She has been hot recently, having posted three or more RBI the last four times she's played. Skyler Hevener was another key player, going 2-for-5 with three runs, one double, and one RBI.
Round Valley hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least three batters in six consecutive matchups.
Round Valley's record is now 15-6. As for Benson, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 12-14.
Looking ahead, Round Valley will be playing in front of their home fans against Northland Prep Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Elks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Spartans have averaged an impressive 9.5 runs per game this season. As for Benson, they are taking a road trip to square off against Bisbee at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bobcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Pumas have averaged an impressive 9.9 runs per game this season.
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