Elks
| 03/02/26 @ Greyhills Academy | 27 |
| 03/11/26 vs Bagdad | 21 |
| 04/06/26 @ Hopi | 20 |
| 03/17/26 vs Valley | 20 |
| 03/31/26 @ Pinon | 18 |
Round Valley extended their winning streak to seven on Friday, bumping them up to 24-3. They were the clear victors by a 17-7 margin over the St. Johns Redskins. Considering the Elks have won 18 contests by more than seven runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Ryan Jaramillo made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Round Valley let Taizly Newman and Autum Webster run wild. Newman went 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI, while Webster went 1-for-3 with two runs and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Skyler Hevener, who went 3-for-5 with two runs.
Round Valley hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in three consecutive matchups.
As for St. Johns, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 16-10-1. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 21, 2023, but that streak is no more.
On St. Johns' side, Lucy Sundahl made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base.
Round Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for St. Johns, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 13-10 defeat against Joseph City on the 27th.
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