By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama softball team (4-6) lost to West Central Valley (6-2) at home on Monday, June 8. This was a chance to avenge the loss to WCV from Saturday, but the girls fell just short. The game was tied 5-5 after five innings. WCV added two runs in the top of the seventh that helped secure the win.

Ines Gimeno-Perez led the way with two RBIs and a double. Emma Walker with a double and single and Bridgete White with a double and single contributed multi-hit games. Andrea Knode, Hannah Dishman and White all had one RBI apiece. Knode and Galvan split time on the mound. Knode had one strikeout in two and two-thirds innings. Galvan had five strikeouts in four and one thirds.

The next game for the girls is against Ogden (7-1) away from home tonight, Tuesday, June 9. Ogden has won the last eight games over Panorama, including both last season, 12-2 and 15-4.

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama softball team (4-5) split results at West Central Valley on Saturday, June 6. Panorama lost its first game, 8-3 to WCV (4-2), but bounced back with a win over ACGC (2-7).

“The girls showed a lot of heart and competing after coming off a doubleheader and playing first game today vs. WCV. We had some good hits and had runners in scoring positions but did not capitalize on them. We will continue to get the work in and continue to improve throughout the season,” Head Coach Ismael Galvan said.

Vs. WCV, 8-3 L

This game was close early, tied 2-2 after one inning, and Panorama down one, 4-3, heading into the fourth. WCV was able to pull away with one run in the fourth and three in the fifth. Lexi Galvan had the hot bat in this game, going 3/4 with two doubles and one single, added two stolen bases. The Panthers one RBI came via Andrea Knode who went 1/2 with a single and sac-fly. Elah Molloy, Emma Walker and Bridgete White both added one single each. Galvan and Knode split time on the mound, with Galvan striking out three batters.

Vs. ACGC, 8-3 W

The Panthers flipped their earlier score two its advantage in the second leg of the doubleheader.

“We bounced back the second game against ACGC and had great approaches at the plate taking advantage of some timely hits. Girls reached the bases well, and we did a great job of communicating the whole game. Andrea Knode pitched a great game for us, and I look forward to getting the girls back on the field on Monday,” Galvan said.

Panorama started the game with six runs in the first inning and never looked back. Knode had two hits, both singles, with two RBIs. Ines Gimeno-Perez, Hannah Dishman and Anabel Pudenz all had one RBI each. Walker had a double in the contest as well. Knode spent all six innings on the mound, striking out eight batters while only allowing four hits to earn the win.

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama softball team (3-4) secured two wins during a WCAC doubleheader at Earlham (3-7) on Friday, June 5. Game one was a close contest, with Panorama pulling ahead in the final inning. The second game was a rout.

Game 1, 4-3 W

Panorama opened the scoring with three runs in the second inning. It wasn’t until the fifth inning when Earlham answered back with three runs of its own, tying the game. Panorama scored once in the seventh inning, which proved to be enough. Emma Walker led with two RBIs, one single and one double. Hannah Dishman and Aleah Knode had one RBI each. Ines-Gimeno Perez, Elah Molloy, Dishman and Bridgete White all had one single. Lexi Galvan spent all seven innings on the mound, striking out seven batters and securing the win.

Game 2, 17-3 W

Offense was much easier to come by in the second game. Panorama scored four runs in the first, four in the second, five in the third and four in the fourth to end the game early. Andrea Knode led the way going 3/3 with two singles, one double and three RBIs. Lexi Galvan went 2/4 with one single and one double with one RBI. Hannah Dishman had one RBI via walk. Elah Molloy, Ines Gimeno-Perez and Bryna Wearmouth all had one single. Emma Walker reached base on two walks and was hit by pitches twice, and stole three basses. Knode pitched all four innings, striking out two batters to earn the win.

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The ACGC softball team (2-8) lost at Woodward-Granger (6-5) on Monday, June 8. W-G scored eight runs in the first and five in the second to take the lead. The Chargers lone run came in the third inning, scored by Megan Underwood from a Caydence Boals single. Jerzee Huss went 2/2 with two doubles. Karlie Kautzky contributed with a single. Huss and Underwood split time on the mound, with Underwood striking out one batter.

The Chargers face Madrid (8-2) at home tonight, Tuesday, June 9. These teams split the season series the last three seasons. Last year, ACGC won once, 11-2, and lost the second, 8-2.

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The ACGC softball team (2-7) lost a pair of games against WCAC opponents at West Central Valley on Saturday, June 6. WCV (5-2) and Panorama (4-5) earned wins over the Chargers.

Vs. West Central Valley, 9-3 L

All three of ACGC’s runs in this game were scored in the fifth inning. Tessa Slaybaugh went 2/3 with one single and one double. Caydence Boals knocked in a two-RBI double for her one hit. Karlie and Kailee Kautzky both had singles. Olivia Mahaffey walked in one RBI. Megan Underwood was on the bump, pitching all five innings and striking out three batters.

Vs. Panorama, 8-3 L

Panorama jumped out to an early lead with six runs in the first inning. ACGC scored two runs in the second and one run in the fourth for their offense. ACGC had four hits, all singles, coming from Karli Kautzky, Trinity Calhoun, Jerzee Huss and Tessa Slaybaugh. Runs were scored by Huss with two and Calhoun with one. Huss also pitched in this contest, only allowing five hits.

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The ACGC softball team (2-5) secured its second win of the season with a home win over Ar-We-Va (0-5) on Friday, June 5. ACGC scored six runs in the first, four in the second and 12 in the third to end the game early.

Every Charger scored at least one run in this game. Despite the 22-run scoreline, ACGC only had five hits. The majority of the Chargers reaching base were via walks, with ACGC earning 18 in total. Jerzee Huss went 2/4 with a single, triple and three RBIs. Caydence Boals and Kailee Kautzky both hit doubles. Kiera Boals contributed with a single. Trinity Calhoun had two RBIs. Tessa Slaybaugh, Kiera Boals and Megan Underwood each had one RBI. Huss also spent all four innings on the mound, securing the win and striking out five batters.

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