ELLENSBURG, WA — It was a banner day for Ellensburg High School athletics on the dirt and grass on Saturday, May 2. While the baseball and softball programs combined for four dominant victories over the Ephrata Tigers, the soccer team faced a tough road challenge against East Valley.
Softball: Porter’s Arm and Stueckle’s Bat Secure Doubleheader Sweep
The Bulldogs’ softball squad showcased both their explosive power and their late-game grit, taking down Ephrata 18–1and 8–7.
- Game 1 (EHS 18, EPH 1): Ellensburg turned the game into a rout early with a staggering 12-run second inning. Kylie Ayling delivered the exclamation point with a three-run home run to center field. Sarah Stueckle, Emerson Morrill, and Miley Porter each racked up three hits, while Stueckle and Ayling combined for six RBIs. In the circle, Miley Porter was nearly untouchable, surrendering just one hit and zero earned runs over five innings.
- Game 2 (EHS 8, EPH 7): The nightcap required a comeback. Trailing by as many as four runs, the Bulldogs chipped away, eventually tying the game at seven. In the bottom of the sixth, an error allowed the go-ahead run to cross the plate. Quinn Watterson was perfect at the dish, going 3-for-3, while Sarah Stueckle added two more RBIs. Miley Porter earned her second win of the day in relief, throwing 4.2 innings of scoreless, one-hit ball.
Baseball: Armstrong Throws No-Hitter; Gibson Goes Perfect at the Plate
Over at Rotary Park, the Bulldogs’ baseball team put on a clinic in efficiency, dispatching Ephrata 10–0 and 12–2.
- Game 1 (EHS 10, EPH 0): Easton Armstrong authored a masterpiece on the mound, tossing a five-inning no-hitter. Armstrong struck out five and didn’t walk a single batter in a flawless performance. The offense backed him with an eight-run fourth inning, highlighted by two-RBI efforts from Armstrong himself, Ty Breinholt, and Cash Gibson.
- Game 2 (EHS 12, EPH 2): Cash Gibson was the story of the afternoon, putting on a hitting clinic by going 4-for-4 with four singles. The Bulldogs’ discipline was the difference-maker, as they drew 11 walks as a team, including three each from Tobyn De Boer and Wyatt Tucci. Carter Peone started strong on the bump, allowing just one hit over 2.2 innings, while Quentin Beard earned the win in relief.
Soccer: Aparicio Scores in Tough Loss to East Valley
The Bulldogs soccer team traveled to East Valley for a high-stakes matchup but struggled to contain the Red Devils’ Sonny Garcia, who netted a hat trick.
Ellensburg found the scoreboard in the 52nd minute when Angel Aparicio found the back of the net to cut into the lead, but the Bulldogs couldn’t find the equalizer. Goalkeeper Parker Sterkel remained busy throughout the match, recording 8 saves to keep Ellensburg within striking distance.
| Team | Final Score | Top Performer |
|---|---|---|
| Ellensburg | 1 | Angel Aparicio (Goal) |
| East Valley | 4 | Sonny Garcia (3 Goals) |
Weekend Scoreboard Summary
| Sport | Opponent | Result | Standout Stat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Softball (G1) | Ephrata | W 18-1 | 12-run 2nd Inning |
| Softball (G2) | Ephrata | W 8-7 | Q. Watterson: 3-3 |
| Baseball (G1) | Ephrata | W 10-0 | E. Armstrong: NO-HITTER |
| Baseball (G2) | Ephrata | W 12-2 | C. Gibson: 4-4 |
| Soccer | East Valley | L 4-1 | P. Sterkel: 8 Saves |
Note: Tennis results were not available at press time