Hazleton Area came into Friday's game having lost eight straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past the Wyoming Valley West Spartans 11-3 on Friday. The Cougars not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since March 26th (when they won 16-6).
Isabella Almeida spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on ten hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
Kayla Lagowy
| 05/02/25 vs Wyoming Valley West | 4 |
| 05/22/24 vs Wyoming Valley West | 3 |
| 04/11/24 vs Wyoming Valley West | 3 |
| 04/16/25 vs Wilkes-Barre | 2 |
| 03/26/25 vs Berwick | 2 |
At the plate, Hazleton Area got a massive performance out of Kayla Lagowy, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, one triple, and one stolen base. Those four RBI gave Lagowy a new career-high. Emme Zanolini also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Hazleton Area kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Hazleton Area's victory bumped their record up to 6-9. As for Wyoming Valley West, their defeat was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-11.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Hazleton Area is set to square off against their familiar foe Tunkhannock at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Wyoming Valley West will challenge rival Dallas at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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