Softball Recap: Coolidge Wins Going Away Against Apache Junction

Bears

Margin

04/07/26 @ Apache Junction	17
02/28/26 vs San Tan Foothills	4
03/17/26 vs Apache Junction	1
03/06/26 vs Miami	1

The matchup between Coolidge and Apache Junction on Tuesday hardly resembled the 1-0 effort from their previous meeting. The Bears blew past the Prospectors 23-6. That looming 23-6 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Bears yet this season.

Aliana Ruiz was a standout: she went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Genesis Payne was another key player, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs.

Coolidge always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .675. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

The win snapped Coolidge's losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 4-9-2 record. As for Apache Junction, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9.

Looking ahead, Coolidge will venture away from home to square off against Globe at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Bears' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Apache Junction, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Metro Tech at 3:45 p.m.