The Buckeye Hawks will venture away from home to face off against the Willow Canyon Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Willow Canyon took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Buckeye, who comes in off a win.
Buckeye took a six-run defeat the last time they faced off against Greenway, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Hawks narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Demons 7-6. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Hawks as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Hailee Paladini spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on three hits and racked up 11 Ks.
At the plate, Sofia Villa was incredible, going 2-for-5 with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Kaleikaumaka Ellis, who earned one run and two stolen bases.
Meanwhile, Willow Canyon fell victim to Verrado and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Vipers. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Wildcats' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Buckeye's victory bumped their record up to 14-8. As for Willow Canyon, their loss dropped their record down to 17-9-1.
Monday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Buckeye hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .418. However, it's not like Willow Canyon struggles in that department as they've averaged .356. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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