Softball Recap: Deer Valley Gets the Win

Skyhawks

Margin (Wins)

02/26/25 @ Goldwater	13
03/11/25 vs ALA - Gilbert North	10
02/28/25 vs Saguaro	9
03/01/25 vs Sunrise Mountain	7

Deer Valley had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt ALA - Gilbert North on Tuesday. The Deer Valley Skyhawks' pitcher stepped up to hand the ALA - Gilbert North Eagles a 10-0 shutout. The Skyhawks might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by seven runs or more this season.

Adyson Ordway was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out ten over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in February of 2024.

In other batting news, Priscilla Lopez and Leila Hermosillo did most of the damage at the plate: Lopez scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Hermosillo scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. What's more, Lopez posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. Avyanah Seely was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-1.

Deer Valley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as ALA - Gilbert North only posted an OBP of .118.

Deer Valley's victory bumped their record up to 7-2-1. As for ALA - Gilbert North, they are on a 20-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.

Looking ahead, Deer Valley will venture away from home to square off against Poston Butte at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Deer Valley 3.1, Poston Butte 3.8) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for ALA - Gilbert North, they will square off against Cactus at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday.