Priest River is 0-10 against Orofino since March of 2022 but things could change on Friday. The Spartans will look to defend their home field against the Maniacs at 2:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Priest River is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Wednesday. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 24-5 to Kellogg, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior.
Priest River saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Rylee Dixon, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. That hit marked the first that Dixon got this season. Stormy-Eileen Ray was another, scoring a run and stealing two bases.
Meanwhile, Orofino suffered their biggest loss since April 12, 2024 on Tuesday. They came up short against Grangeville, falling 22-12.
Orofino got a massive performance out of Livia Johnson, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Rilee Diffin, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Priest River's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6-1. As for Orofino, their loss was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 7-2.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Priest River has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .439. However, it's not like Orofino struggles in that department as they've averaged .527. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Priest River suffered a grim 13-2 defeat to Orofino in their previous meeting back in March. Will the Spartans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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