Batting

Saturday's game against Centura-Central Valley was a heartbreaker for Southern Valley/Alma Saints Varsity, as they lost the lead late in a 5-3 defeat. The game was tied at three with Centura-Central Valley batting in the top of the fourth when Ava Baustert singled on a 1-0 count, scoring two runs. In the first inning, Centura-Central Valley got their offense started. Allison Brandt singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run. Southern Valley/Alma Saints Varsity put up three runs in the third inning. Southern Valley/Alma Saints Varsity scored its runs on an RBI passed ball by Emma Joppa. Jadyn Lauritsen was the winning pitcher for Centura-Central Valley. The bulldog surrendered three runs on two hits over five innings, striking out five. Joppa took the loss for Southern Valley/Alma Saints Varsity. Joppa went five innings, allowing five runs on eight hits and striking out five. Joppa and Abbi Fox each managed one hit to lead Southern Valley/Alma Saints Varsity. Centura-Central Valley had eight hits in the game. Paige Crawford, Alaina Suntych, and Brandt all had multiple hits for Centura-Central Valley.