Softball Recap: Wilcox Drops Highest Score of Season Against Gunn

Chargers

Team Score (Highest)

05/06/25 vs Gunn	15
04/08/25 @ Homestead	14
03/19/25 @ Ann Sobrato	11
03/11/25 @ Santa Clara	10
03/22/25 vs Everett Alvarez	9

Wilcox had lost eight games at home, but after bumping their record up to 8-15 on Tuesday that streak is in the rearview. They were the clear victors by a 15-1 margin over the Gunn Titans. The Chargers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Brooke Rivera made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Rivera was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Makaila Butler, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with six RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Samantha Bianchi, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and two doubles.

Wilcox always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .576. They are 2-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

As for Gunn, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-14 record this season. As for they, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-14.

On Gunn's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tess Bogart, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one double.

Looking ahead, Wilcox will take on Milpitas at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Chargers are facing the Trojans at the right time seeing as the Trojans are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Gunn, they will challenge Mountain View at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Spartans' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Titans' hitters will have their work cut out for them.