The Cedarcrest Red Wolves will face off against the Liberty Patriots at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Cedarcrest is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They were the clear victors by a 29-15 margin over Highline on Friday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Red Wolves.
Ryann Bottemiller
| 04/17/26 @ Highline | 8 |
| 04/13/26 @ Bellevue | 13 |
| 04/08/26 @ Liberty | 5 |
| 04/06/26 vs Sammamish | 5 |
| 03/25/26 vs South Whidbey | 5 |
Ryann Bottemiller made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of her six plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
In other batting news, Olivia Thompson was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and three runs. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Maddie Davis was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI.
Cedarcrest kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Liberty and Bellevue, and Liberty kept the tradition alive. The Patriots blew past the Wolverines 16-2 on Friday. The victory continues a trend for the Patriots in their matchups with the Wolverines: they've now won eight in a row.
Avery Huh was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Huh was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Isabella Rockey was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, two stolen bases, and five RBI. Another player making a difference was Malina Aceveda, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI.
Liberty's win bumped their record up to 11-1. As for Cedarcrest, their victory bumped their record up to 4-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Cedarcrest has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Liberty struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4.1 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Cedarcrest suffered a grim 9-0 defeat to Liberty in their previous matchup last Wednesday. Will the Red Wolves 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.
