Baseball Recap: Hoopa Valley Wins Going Away Against South Fork

Warriors

Margin (Wins)

03/24/25 @ Trinity	14
04/24/25 @ South Fork	11
04/14/25 vs Weed	11
04/03/25 vs South Fork	11
03/08/25 @ Fortuna	11

Hoopa Valley hadn't beaten South Fork on the road since May 4, 2023 but that history sure didn't bother them on Thursday. The Warriors were the clear victors by a 13-2 margin over the Cubs. Considering the Warriors have won six matches by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

The team relied heavily on Brian Richards, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Brandon Romero was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles.

The victory made it two in a row for Hoopa Valley and bumps their season record up to 10-7. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for South Fork, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hoopa Valley will head out to take on Happy Camp at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for South Fork, they will venture away from home to challenge St. Bernard's at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Crusaders' pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so the Cubs' hitters will have their work cut out for them.