Vallivue took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Bishop Kelly, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Falcons won by a run and slipped past the Knights 7-6. For the Falcons, this counts as revenge for the 12-2 victory the Knights walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2024.
Maris Farner spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on 11 hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Sophia Kassotis, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3. What's more, she posted three RBI, the most she's had since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Ali Knowles, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Falcons
| 04/08/25 @ Bishop Kelly | 7-6 |
| 03/28/25 @ Columbia | 19-3 |
| 03/15/25 @ Wood River | 22-13 |
| 03/15/25 @ Twin Falls | 11-2 |
Vallivue's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-4. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.8 runs over those games. As for Bishop Kelly, they suffered their first home loss, dropping their record down to 10-3.
Looking ahead, Vallivue will head out to challenge Skyview at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Falcons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hawks have averaged an impressive 7.6 runs per game this season. As for Bishop Kelly, they will welcome Middleton at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Vikings will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Knights surely won't give up without a fight.
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