Softball Recap: Lake Stevens Picks Up Third Consecutive Victory

While Lake Stevens's victory against Monroe wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. Lake Stevens narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Monroe 8-6. Winning may never get old, but the Vikings sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.

Mara Sivley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.

Emerson Cummins

Runs Batted In (Career)

03/24/25 vs Monroe	5
03/13/24 @ Meadowdale	4
03/18/25 vs Ferndale	3
03/22/24 vs Auburn Mountainview	3
03/21/25 @ Meadowdale	2

At the plate, Emerson Cummins was incredible, firing off two home runs and five RBI while going 2-for-4. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Reese Breckenridge also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.

Cummins wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Lake Stevens kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive matchups.

Lake Stevens now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Monroe, their loss dropped their record down to 2-4.

Looking ahead, Lake Stevens will venture away from home to challenge Glacier Peak at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. This will be Lake Stevens' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Monroe, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Monroe Bearcats challenge Snohomish Panthers at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Their pitchers better be ready for this one: Snohomish has averaged an impressive 9.2 runs per game this season.