Softball Recap: Indio Wins Going Away Against Coachella Valley

Rajahs

Margin

03/31/25 @ Coachella Valley	12
03/07/25 vs Orange Vista	10
02/22/25 vs Paloma Valley	6
02/17/25 @ Redlands East Valley	4
03/18/25 vs Tahquitz	2

Indio's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Coachella Valley Mighty Arabs a 12-0 shutout. That 12 run margin sets a new team best for the Rajahs this season.

The result came thanks to Alyssa Perez's shutout, as she gave up just two hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Audra Higgins was incredible, firing off two home runs, four runs, and five RBI while going 3-for-5. Clover Cordova was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and one double.

Higgins wasn't the only one working in the home run department: Indio lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in April of 2024.

The victory snapped Indio's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 8-9 record. As for Coachella Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-3 record this season.

Indio will have a chance to go back-to-back against Coachella Valley: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.