Softball Recap: Niwot Has No Trouble Against Mullen

Niwot lost to Mullen back in September of 2016, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Cougars blew past the Mustangs 13-3. The Cougars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by seven runs or more this season.

Payton Stokes

Runs (Career)

09/05/25 @ Mullen	3
08/28/25 vs Legacy	2
08/20/25 vs The Academy	2
10/03/24 vs Silver Creek	2
09/27/24 @ Fruita Monument	2

Payton Stokes and Anna Halverson did most of the damage at the plate: Stokes went 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI, while Halverson went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Those three runs gave Stokes a new career-high. May Herrera was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Niwot kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

Niwot now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Mullen, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 5-2.

Looking ahead, Niwot will head out on the road to face off against Berthoud at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Mullen, they will take on Moffat County at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Bulldogs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13.57 runs per game on average), something the Mustangs will no doubt try to take advantage of.