Platte Valley is on a 15-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, Holyoke a ten-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck is about to change on Saturday. The Platte Valley Broncos will host the Holyoke Dragons at 10:00 a.m.
Platte Valley's hitters might be in the hot seat on Saturday considering what happened against University on Thursday. They came up short against the Bulldogs, falling 16-0.
Meanwhile, Holyoke made easy work of Bennett last Tuesday and carried off a 20-3 victory. That 17 run margin sets a new team best for the Dragons this season.
Madi Clapper was incredible, going 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Fatima Nunez, who scored two runs while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Holyoke was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .625. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bennett only posted a batting average of .462.
Platte Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 0-17. As for Holyoke, their win bumped their record up to 6-11.
Platte Valley suffered a grim 9-2 defeat to Holyoke in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Will Platte Valley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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