Kress Kangaroos Sweep District Rivals in Baseball and Softball

Dominant pitching and timely hitting lead to big wins for both Kress teams on Friday

Apr. 11, 2026 at 3:23am

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A fractured, geometric painting in bold colors representing a high school baseball or softball game, with players and the field broken down into sharp, overlapping planes.The Kress Kangaroos' district dominance is captured in a cubist-inspired illustration that deconstructs the action on the diamond.Kress Today

The Kress Kangaroos baseball and softball teams both picked up decisive district victories on Friday, with the baseball team defeating Valley 13-3 and the softball team routing Claude 14-0. The Kangaroos showcased strong performances on the mound and at the plate, led by Drew Morphis' four RBIs in baseball and Zowie Vuittonet's inside-the-park home run in softball.

Why it matters

These wins are important for the Kress Kangaroos as they look to build momentum and secure playoff positioning in their respective districts. Strong performances against district rivals demonstrate the teams' competitiveness and ability to win key games down the stretch.

The details

In the baseball game, Drew Morphis led the Kangaroos' offensive attack with four RBIs, two hits, and two runs scored. Riley Bradshaw also drove in three runs. On the mound, Xane Garcia struck out 15 batters in five innings of work. For Valley, Damien Valdes recorded six strikeouts in the loss. In softball, Zowie Vuittonet had a big game at the plate, hitting an inside-the-park home run and driving in four runs. Kress pitcher Kyla Slack struck out four and allowed just four hits in the shutout victory. Claude's Brenna Hatfield gave up 10 hits and 14 runs in the loss.

  • The Kress Kangaroos baseball team defeated Valley 13-3 on Friday, April 11, 2026.
  • The Kress Lady Kangaroos softball team defeated Claude 14-0 on Friday, April 11, 2026.

The players

Drew Morphis

A key hitter for the Kress Kangaroos baseball team, who had four RBIs, two hits, and two runs scored in the win over Valley.

Riley Bradshaw

A Kress Kangaroos baseball player who drove in three runs in the victory over Valley.

Xane Garcia

The Kress Kangaroos baseball pitcher who struck out 15 batters in five innings of work.

Zowie Vuittonet

The standout performer for the Kress Lady Kangaroos softball team, hitting an inside-the-park home run and driving in four runs in the win over Claude.

Kyla Slack

The Kress Lady Kangaroos softball pitcher who struck out four and allowed just four hits in the shutout victory over Claude.

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The takeaway

The Kress Kangaroos baseball and softball teams demonstrated their dominance in district play with convincing victories over their rivals on Friday. These wins showcase the teams' offensive firepower, strong pitching, and ability to perform under pressure as they look to secure playoff spots in the coming weeks.