Softball Recap: Cactus Picks Up Fifth Consecutive Win

Cobras

Previous 5 Games

04/03/26 @ Cortez	21-0
04/01/26 vs Peoria	18-0
03/30/26 @ Peoria	19-1
03/26/26 @ Agua Fria	25-1
03/24/26 vs Agua Fria	23-1

Cactus entered their tilt with Cortez on Friday with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They were the clear victors by a 21-0 margin over the Colts. That's more bragging rights for the Cobras, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Ciara Anthony made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up a single walk in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, firing off three triples, three runs, and three RBI while going 4-for-4. Those three triples gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Cactus got a massive performance out of Rhyan Enos, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with five RBI, three runs, and one triple. That's the most hits Enos has posted since back in April of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Charley Enos, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles.

Cactus kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 25 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.5 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 contests they've averaged 22.8.

Cactus now has a winning record of 10-9. As for Cortez, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-8.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cactus will host Deer Valley at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cobras' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Skyhawks have averaged an impressive 7.8 runs per game this season. As for Cortez, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Desert Sunrise at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The - have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17.44 runs per game on average), something the Colts will no doubt try to take advantage of.