Softball Recap: Holy Family Has No Trouble Against Ponderosa

Tigers

Margin (Wins)

09/02/25 vs Niwot	14
08/16/25 vs Regis Jesuit	12
08/26/25 vs Horizon	11
09/05/25 vs Ponderosa	9
08/28/25 @ Frederick	8

Holy Family had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the nine-run drubbing they dealt Ponderosa on Friday. The Tigers put the hurt on the Mustangs with a sharp 11-2 win. The Tigers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matches by eight runs or more this season.

Emmaline Humphreys was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and one double.

In other batting news, Holy Family got a massive performance out of Bella Karasow, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI Karasow has posted since back in August of 2024. Another player making a difference was Giuliana Magnetti, who went 2-for-3 with three runs and one RBI.

Holy Family hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in six consecutive games.

Holy Family is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.7 runs over those games. As for Ponderosa, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-7 record.

Looking ahead, Holy Family will face off against Grand Junction Central at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. The Warriors have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.75 runs per game on average), something the Tigers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Ponderosa, they will be taking part in a tournament against Grandview at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. The Mustangs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wolves have averaged an impressive 7.3 runs per game this season.