Mazama is preparing for their first league matchup of the season on Tuesday. They will look to defend their home field against the Hidden Valley Mustangs at 5:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Mazama 4, Hidden Valley 3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Mazama saw some tournament action on Tuesday. They took a 4-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of Stayton. The loss was the Vikings' first of the season.
Meanwhile, Hidden Valley put another one in the bag on Saturday to keep their perfect season alive. They never let Cottage Grove get on the board and left with a 5-0 victory.
Scarlett Gordon made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Aubree Schmidt, who scored a run while going 3-for-4. Harley Hipps also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Hidden Valley pushed their record up to 7-0 with the win, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games. As for Mazama, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Mazama suffered a grim 17-3 defeat to Hidden Valley when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will Mazama 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.
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