Nooksack Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against the Burlington-Edison Tigers, falling 14-8. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Pioneers of the 17-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Alayna Dykstra was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one triple. Shelby Mason was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Nooksack Valley's record now sits at 12-6. As for Burlington-Edison, the win (which was their ninth in a row) raised their record to 10-6-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Nooksack Valley will challenge Anacortes at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Seahawks have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed nine runs per game on average), something the Pioneers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Burlington-Edison, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Mt. Baker at 4:00 p.m. The Mountaineers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.11 runs per game on average), something the Tigers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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