The Boulder Varsity Panthers set the tone early on Thursday, jumping ahead in the first inning with pitcher Sophia Pereira scoring on a sacrifice fly after tagging up, followed by Annali Langenegger's RBI single. This early momentum propelled them to a decisive 18-2 victory over the Northglenn Varsity Norsemen.

Sophie Jones had a standout performance at the plate, driving in six runs on three hits. She continued the offensive surge in the second inning with an RBI single after a gritty six-pitch at-bat. The Panthers' bats exploded in the fourth inning, putting up a massive 15 runs. Jones was instrumental during the rally, ripping a bases-clearing double to drive in three runs and later adding a two-run single.

The fourth inning was a hitting clinic for Boulder. Ellie Jones and Channing Wheeler each delivered RBI singles, while Wheeler also crushed a two-run triple into the gap. Ria Ushakova showed patience at the plate, drawing a bases-loaded walk, and Olivia Hill contributed with an RBI single. The Panthers took full advantage of Northglenn's defensive miscues, adding two runs on errors.

On the mound, right-hander Sophia Pereira earned the win, tossing four innings while allowing five hits and two runs. She struck out two and issued one walk. Pereira also showcased her discipline at the plate, drawing three walks over the course of the game.

Boulder's offense was firing on all cylinders, amassing 15 hits. Alongside Jones's big day, teammates Annali Langenegger, Avery Stuhlbarg, and Wheeler each notched multiple hits. The Panthers displayed keen eyes at the plate, drawing seven walks, and played flawless defense without committing an error. Langenegger anchored the defense, leading the team with eight putouts.

With the win, Boulder improves to 7-5 overall and 2-1 in conference play, currently holding third place in the standings. Up next, the Panthers will host the Prairie View Thunderhawks (7-7) at Boulder High School on Saturday, September 14th at 10:00 AM.