Softball Recap: Skyview Wins Going Away Against Caldwell

Hawks

Margin (Wins)

03/12/25 vs Ridgevue	20
04/04/25 vs Columbia	18
04/22/25 @ Columbia	13
03/21/25 vs Teton	10
04/24/25 @ Caldwell	9

Skyview won the last time they faced Caldwell and things went their way on Thursday too. The Hawks put the hurt on the Cougars with a sharp 10-1 win. The result was nothing new for the Hawks, who have now won seven games by six runs or more so far this season.

Makenna Shamy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up nine Ks.

At the plate, Makayla Lytle was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and two doubles. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in May of 2024. Lily Bittinger was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.

Skyview was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .394. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Caldwell only posted a batting average of .200.

The victory made it two in a row for Skyview and bumps their season record up to 8-13. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.5 runs over those games. As for Caldwell, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-13 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Skyview will welcome Bishop Kelly at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Hawks will need to watch out since the Knights have now posted at least ten runs in their last four contests. As for Caldwell, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Vallivue at 5:00 p.m. The Cougars' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Falcons have averaged an impressive 11 runs per game this season.