Softball Recap: Strathmore Has No Trouble Against Granite Hills

Spartans

Margin (Wins)

03/15/25 vs Alpaugh	17
03/12/25 vs Orosi	15
04/03/25 vs Lindsay	12
03/12/25 @ Kings Christian	11
03/27/25 vs Wonderful College Prep Academy	10

After losing to Granite Hills the last time they met, Strathmore decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Spartans blew past the Grizzlies 7-1 on Thursday. The result was nothing new for the Spartans, who have now won ten games by six runs or more so far this season.

Gracie Gillis made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than 11 strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.

In other batting news, Mollie Gillis was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Elisabeth Ceballos was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.

Strathmore was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .379. They are 8-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

The victory snapped Strathmore's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 12-6 record. As for Granite Hills, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-12.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Strathmore will face off against rival Lindsay at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Granite Hills is set to challenge their familiar foe Woodlake at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.