Valley opens season with doubleheader sweep at Potterville
By Bryan Carpenter | Apr 10, 2026 10:36 AM
Game 1 Varsity vs POTTERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL (7 - 1) Win Consistent Offense Leads Maple Valley Varsity Lions Past Potterville Varsity Vikings March 25, 2026 vs. Potterville Varsity Vikings Maple Valley Varsity Lions built their lead a few runs at a time in a 7-1 victory over Potterville Varsity Vikings on Wednesday at TBD. A single by McDonald put Maple Valley Varsity Lions on the board in the top of the first. Maple Valley Varsity Lions added to their early lead in the top of the second inning after Pierce grounded out, and Wawiernia singled, each scoring one run. Maple Valley Varsity Lions added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Bryson doubled, and Coblentz grounded out, each scoring one run. McDonald earned the win for Maple Valley Varsity Lions. The hurler surrendered one hit and one run (zero earned) over four innings, striking out seven and walking four. Hoefler pitched three innings of zero-run ball for Maple Valley Varsity Lions in relief. The right-handed pitcher gave up two hits, striking out seven and walking two. Bryson drove the middle of the lineup, leading Maple Valley Varsity Lions with two runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 2-for-4 on the day. McDonald stole two bases. Maple Valley Varsity Lions ran wild on the base paths, piling up five stolen bases for the game. Woloszyn, Long, and Alagna each collected one hit for Potterville Varsity Vikings. Potterville Varsity Vikings had a strong eye at the plate, amassing six walks for the game. Hankamp and Harris led the team with two walks each Game 2 Varsity vs POTTERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL (14 - 1) Win Carpenter With 3 Hits As Maple Valley Varsity Lions Beat Potterville Varsity Vikings March 25, 2026 vs. Potterville Varsity Vikings Carpenter collected three hits in three at bats, as Maple Valley Varsity Lions defeated Potterville Varsity Vikings 14-1 on Wednesday at TBD. Carpenter singled in the first inning, singled in the second inning, and singled in the third inning. Maple Valley Varsity Lions got on the board in the top of the first inning after Wawiernia singled down the right field line, Bryson singled down the left field line, Coblentz doubled, Carpenter singled down the left field line, Hoefler singled down the left field line, and Wawiernia walked, each scoring one run. Maple Valley Varsity Lions extended their early lead with two runs in the top of the second thanks to RBI singles by Carpenter and Pierce. An error, a double by Coblentz, and a single by Carpenter helped Maple Valley Varsity Lions extend their early lead in the third. Hoefler stepped on the mound first for Maple Valley Varsity Lions. The right-handed pitcher gave up one hit and zero runs over two innings, striking out two and walking none. Alagna opened the game for Potterville Varsity Vikings. The southpaw gave up seven hits and six runs over one inning, striking out none and walking two. Coblentz appeared in relief for Maple Valley Varsity Lions. Maple Valley Varsity Lions accumulated 14 hits in the game. Coblentz went 2-for-4 at the plate and led the team with three runs batted in. Hoefler, Bryson, and Pierce each collected multiple hits for Maple Valley Varsity Lions. Wawiernia paced Maple Valley Varsity Lions with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, accumulating six walks for the game. Jefferson, Alagna, Warren, and Harris each collected one hit for Potterville Varsity Vikings.