Moshannon Valley had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 16-run drubbing they dealt Blacklick Valley on Wednesday. The Black Knights/Damsels were the clear victors by an 18-2 margin over the Vikings. That 16 run margin sets a new team best for the Black Knights/Damsels this season.
Annabeth Anderson made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit. Anderson was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Moshannon Valley got a massive performance out of Jocelyn Vereshack, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave Vereshack a new career-high. Kylee O'Donnell was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Moshannon Valley hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Blacklick Valley struck out nine times.
Black Knights/Damsels
| 04/09/25 @ Blacklick Valley | 18-2 |
| 04/03/25 @ Juniata Valley | 6-4 |
| 03/31/25 vs Williamsburg | 16-5 |
The victory (which was Moshannon Valley's third in a row) raised their record to 3-3. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.3 runs over those games. As for Blacklick Valley, their loss was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-5.
Coming up, Moshannon Valley will take on West Branch at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Warriors will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Black Knights/Damsels surely won't give up without a fight. Blacklick Valley has already played their next contest (against Northern Cambria), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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