Crowley County hadn't done well against Holly recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Chargers' pitcher stepped up to hand the Wildcats a 15-0 shutout. The Chargers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Derreck Buford
| 03/24/26 vs Holly | 3 |
| 03/21/26 vs Monte Vista | 4 |
| 03/20/26 vs Dayspring Christian Academy | 2 |
| 03/20/26 vs Limon | 1 |
Derreck Buford made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Buford was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Buford is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Landon Smith, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Krew Karney, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Crowley County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .520. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Holly only posted an OBP of .308.
The win got Crowley County back to even at 2-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Crowley County will welcome McClave at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Holly, they will face off against Eads at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup will give the Wildcats their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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