Bear Lake had won three straight at home, but on Tuesday they bumped up to 16-4 to make it four. They skirted past the Marsh Valley Eagles 10-8. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 11-0 back in March.
Brielle Romrell was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games she's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Peyten Crockett, who fired off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 3-for-4. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. Caleigh Beard was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI.
Bears
| 04/21/26 vs Marsh Valley | 10-8 |
| 04/18/26 vs West Jefferson | 7-3 |
| 04/18/26 @ Soda Springs | 15-0 |
| 04/17/26 vs North Fremont | 5-3 |
| 04/17/26 vs Ririe | 15-4 |
| 04/15/26 vs Snake River | 13-3 |
Bear Lake kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits every time they've taken the field this season.
As for Marsh Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-12-1 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.7 runs over those games.
On Marsh Valley's side, Hazel Sorensen put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits. Sorensen was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, Olivia Campbell was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI.
Looking ahead, Bear Lake will welcome Malad at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bears' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Dragons have averaged an impressive 12.6 runs per game this season. As for Marsh Valley, they will square off against Preston at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
