Willits extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping them down to 1-4. They came up short against the Sonoma Academy Coyotes, falling 11-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wolverines of the 8-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
As for Sonoma Academy, their win bumped their record up to 6-1. Considering they have won five matchups by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Sonoma Academy's part, Ryan Crawford spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on one hit and racked up 12 Ks. Crawford has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Atticus Resch was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Another player making a difference was Maddox Rogers, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Looking ahead, Willits will challenge Upper Lake at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Sonoma Academy, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on St. Joseph Notre Dame at 4:00 p.m. on April 6.
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