Softball Recap: Willow Canyon Has No Trouble Against Kellis

Wildcats

Margin (Wins)

03/23/26 vs Fairfax	21
04/08/26 @ Kellis	16
04/02/26 vs Ironwood	15
03/31/26 @ Ironwood	14
04/06/26 vs Kellis	11

While Willow Canyon put up plenty of runs on Wednesday, the same can't be said for Kellis. The Wildcats put the hurt on the Cougars with a sharp 16-0 victory. The Wildcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven contests by six runs or more this season.

Mel Fox was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2025.

In other pitching news, Lucy Burroughs looked comfortable as she pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in eight consecutive appearances.

Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Easton Spriggs, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Victoria Herrera, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, two RBI, and one double.

Willow Canyon always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .812. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Willow Canyon has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-6 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.4 runs over those games. As for Kellis, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 2-13.

Looking ahead, Willow Canyon will welcome Desert Mountain at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. The Wolves' pitching crew has only allowed 1.8 runs per game this season, so the Wildcats' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Kellis, they are taking a road trip to face off against Westview at 3:45 p.m. on Friday.