Softball Recap: Monday's Victory Is Willow Canyon's 11th in Last 14 Outings

Wildcats

Margin (Wins)

04/04/25 @ Alhambra	21
04/07/25 @ Kellis	16
04/15/25 @ Lake Havasu	15
04/09/25 vs Kellis	15
03/27/25 vs Sunrise Mountain	13

Willow Canyon never got on the board in their matchup on Friday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Buckeye on Monday. They were the clear victors by a 12-4 margin over the Hawks. The Wildcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 13 contests by eight runs or more this season.

Lucy Burroughs and Easton Spriggs were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Burroughs pitched five innings while giving up four earned runs off four hits. Meanwhile, Spriggs pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Burroughs has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. At the plate, Burroughs went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one double, while Spriggs went 2-for-3 with two runs and one double.

In other batting news, Madison Jones was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Lailia Marrero was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.

Willow Canyon was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Buckeye only posted a batting average of .167.

Willow Canyon has been performing well recently as they've won 11 of their last 14 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-9-1 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Buckeye, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-11 record this season.

Willow Canyon will be playing at home against Casa Grande at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Cougars will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Wildcats surely won't give up without a fight. As for Buckeye, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 13-3 win against Lake Havasu on the 30th.