Mustang JV competes in Holton Tournament; goes 1-2 on the day.
Rock Creek JV softball traveled to Holton for an 8 team tournament. Rock Creek faced Holton in the opening game, falling behind early and couldn’t come back in a 16-3 loss on Saturday. Rock Creek Mustangs JV struggled to contain the high-powered offense of Holton, giving up 16 runs. Gracie Ward took the loss for Rock Creek. She went four innings, allowing 16 runs on 11 hits and striking out five. Kara Riffel, Kierra Mosby, Danae Adams, and Ward each managed one hit in the contest.
In game two of the day, Rock Creek JV defeated Hiawatha in a blowout 14-5; thanks to 10 runs in the 2nd inning by the mustangs. Melanie Holmes, Brianna Bradstered, Adams and Kaiton Padget each added hits and runs in the inning. Mia Leon led the Rock Creek JV to victory on the pitcher’s mound. She allowed six hits and five runs over four innings, striking out six. Gracie Ward, Kayla Malbrough, and Kyla McCormack each added hits. Left fielder Alyssa McCormack did a great job catching during the game.
In the final game of the tournament and season for the Mustangs’ JV, Rock Creek faced a talented Silver Lake team and fell 17-3. Silver Lake got things moving in the first inning, scoring 7. Rock Creek notched three runs in the second inning. The offense was led by Kyla McCormack and Kierra Mosby, who drove in runs. Gracie Ward pitched for the mustangs while striking out two.
Kara Riffel, Danae Adams, Ward, Kyla McCormack, Josie McFall, and Alyssa McCormack (double) each managed hits during the game for the mustangs.
Rock Creek JV finishes the season 7-6 with several cancelled games due to weather or opponents not having enough eligible players. Thanks to everyone who supported our JV team throughout the season.
