Harvey Wellard Leads Clearwater Valley Over Genesee

Pitcher strikes out five in 3.2 innings, allowing just one hit

Apr. 19, 2026 at 10:51pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a high school baseball game, with sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the players, field, and action on the diamond.Wellard's standout pitching performance fuels Clearwater Valley's latest victory over their long-time rival Genesee.Lapwai Today

Harvey Wellard turned in another dominant pitching performance, striking out five batters over 3.2 innings and allowing just one earned run and one hit as Clearwater Valley defeated Genesee on Saturday. Wellard's strong outing has become a predictor of the team's success, with Clearwater Valley undefeated when he allows one hit or fewer.

Why it matters

Wellard's performance highlights his importance as a key player for Clearwater Valley, whose fortunes are closely tied to his ability to limit hits and rack up strikeouts. The win over Genesee extends Clearwater Valley's recent dominance in the rivalry, which they'll look to continue in an upcoming rematch.

The details

Wellard struck out five batters and gave up just one earned run and one hit over 3.2 innings of work. His strong outing led Clearwater Valley to victory over Genesee, continuing a trend where the team is undefeated when Wellard allows one hit or fewer.

  • Wellard struck out five batters and gave up one earned run and one hit on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
  • Clearwater Valley and Genesee have a rematch scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.

The players

Harvey Wellard

A key pitcher for the Clearwater Valley baseball team who has become a predictor of the team's success, with Clearwater Valley undefeated when he allows one hit or fewer.

Clearwater Valley

The baseball team that defeated Genesee on Saturday, extending their recent dominance in the rivalry.

Genesee

The baseball team that lost to Clearwater Valley on Saturday, and will have a rematch against them on the following Saturday.

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What’s next

Clearwater Valley and Genesee have a rematch scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, where Clearwater Valley will look to extend their recent dominance in the rivalry.

The takeaway

Harvey Wellard's dominant pitching performances have become a key factor in Clearwater Valley's success, with the team undefeated when he limits opposing hitters to one hit or fewer. The upcoming rematch between Clearwater Valley and Genesee will be an opportunity for Wellard to continue his strong play and help his team maintain their advantage in the rivalry.