The Williams Valley Vikings are taking a road trip to challenge the Line Mountain Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Williams Valley will be looking to extend their current six-game winning streak.
On Thursday, Williams Valley got the win against Marian Catholic by a conclusive 8-2. The Vikings might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine contests by six runs or more this season.
Olivia Hand spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Megan Perhach, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and three RBI. That home run was her first of the season. Quin Smeltz was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two doubles and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Line Mountain fell victim to Newport and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They came up short against the Buffaloes, falling 10-0. Having soared to a lofty 16 runs in the game before, the Eagles' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Line Mountain saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sophia Ulrich, who went 1-for-2 with one double.
Line Mountain's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Williams Valley, their win bumped their record up to 12-1.
Williams Valley got the 'W' when the teams last played back in March of 2025 against Line Mountain by a conclusive 15-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Vikings since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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