Valley View is 0-10 against Brookville since April of 2019 but things could change on Monday. The Spartans will host the Blue Devils at 5:00 p.m. Valley View has given up an average of 9.8 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Valley View is headed into the match having just suffered their closest defeat since April 19, 2024 on Tuesday. They fell just short of National Trail by a score of 11-9.
Jillian Shell made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Lily Bell, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Brookville's good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They lost 18-12 to Waynesville. The game snapped a strange streak: the last three times these teams have met, it?s been the away team that?s taken home the W.
Rylan Eagle was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Maya Haydon was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.
Brookville's loss dropped their record down to 5-3. As for Valley View, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Brookville's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Valley View has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.8 hits per game. It's a different story for Brookville, though, as they've been averaging 9.4 hits. Given Valley View's sizable advantage in that area, the Blue Devils will need to find a way to close that gap.
Valley View might still be hurting after the 11-1 loss they got from Brookville in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Will the Spartans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
