It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Tri-Valley ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They skirted past the Monticello Panthers 5-3. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Bears also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.

Avery Carrier
| 05/08/26 @ Monticello | 11 |
| 05/07/26 @ Sullivan West | 5 |
| 05/05/26 @ Eldred | 16 |
| 05/01/26 vs Chapel Field Christian | 11 |
| 04/27/26 @ Chapel Field Christian | 10 |
| + 10 more games |
Avery Carrier was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 11 over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 15 consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April.
Carrier wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Caitlyn Monell, who went 2-for-4 with one triple. Tess Edwards also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
Tri-Valley's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-7. As for Monticello, their defeat was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tri-Valley will host SS Seward at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Monticello, they will welcome Valley Central at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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