Softball Recap: Make It Three in a Row for Citrus Valley

Blackhawks

Previous 3 Games

04/02/25 @ Rancho Cucamonga	10-4
03/28/25 @ Serrano	16-1
03/25/25 vs San Jacinto	11-1

Citrus Valley waltzed into their game on Wednesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They were the clear victors by a 10-4 margin over the Rancho Cucamonga Cougars. This was payback for the Blackhawks, who suffered a 5-4 defeat the last time these two teams met.

Cali Leverette looked comfortable as she tossed 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Those hits marked the first that she allowed this season.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Nevaeha Tarin, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in February. Another player making a difference was Chloe Hearrell, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4.

Citrus Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

Citrus Valley's record now sits at 10-6. As for Rancho Cucamonga, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-6.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Citrus Valley will face off against Yucaipa at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Thunderbirds' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Blackhawks' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Rancho Cucamonga, they will take on Walnut at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.