Challis had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Idaho City on Saturday. Challis' pitcher stepped up to hand Idaho City a 10-0 shutout. The victory continues a trend for the Vikings in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now won seven in a row.
Garrison Applegate was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. Applegate was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024.

Jayden Shepard
03/22/25 vs Idaho City | 5 |
04/30/24 vs West Jefferson | 3 |
03/22/24 vs Salmon | 3 |
04/19/24 @ Salmon | 2 |
04/12/24 vs Lighthouse Christian | 2 |
In other batting news, Jayden Shepard was incredible, going 1-for-3 with one home run and five RBI. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jacen Farr, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Challis' record is now 2-0-1. As for Idaho City, their loss was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-6.
Challis wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 7-4 win against Salmon on the 22nd. As for Idaho City, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 13-8 defeat against Soda Springs on the 22nd.
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