Softball Recap: Round Valley Turns Things Around After Road Loss

Elks

Margin (Wins)

03/12/25 vs Ray	12
04/01/25 vs Pinon	11
03/08/25 vs North	10
03/14/25 vs Phoenix Christian	8
03/12/25 vs Camp Verde	8

There's no place like home for Round Valley, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They were the clear victors by a 12-1 margin over the Pinon Eagles on Tuesday. The Elks might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by eight runs or more this season.

Kinsley Crick and Carla Arreola were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Crick tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Arreola tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. That hit marked the first that she allowed this season. At bat, Crick went 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI, while Arreola went 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That's the most runs Arreola has posted since back in April of 2024.

In other batting news, Round Valley got a massive performance out of Ruth Wiltbank, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. That's the most runs Wiltbank has posted since back in April of 2024. Skyler Hevener was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI.

Round Valley's record is now 8-5. As for Pinon, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 1-5.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Round Valley will venture away from home to square off against Valley at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. The Pirates have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 18.83 runs per game on average), something the Elks will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Pinon, they will take on St. Johns at 1:00 p.m. on Friday.