Lady Cruisers Cap Regular Season With Dominant Senior Night, Clinch District Playoff Berth

The Eatonville Lady Cruisers wrapped up their regular season on a high note this past week, highlighted by a forfeit win, a hard-fought rivalry battle, and a blowout victory on Senior Night that showcased their offensive firepower.

Eatonville seniors posed for a photo together prior to the Lady Cruisers' big 22-0 win over Foss. Photo: Heather Quirie

The week began quietly on Monday, May 5, as the Cruisers were awarded a forfeit win when Clover Park was unable to field a full team. That bump in the standings helped Eatonville keep momentum heading into a challenging road matchup.

On Tuesday, the Cruisers traveled to Orting for a rivalry showdown that turned into a slugfest. Despite 15 hits and a late push, Eatonville fell 15-10. Senior Grace Field led the way at the plate, going 3-for-5 with a home run, double, and single, and driving in two late runs in the seventh inning. Amy Tozier chipped in early with a sacrifice fly to put Eatonville on the board in the first. Josie Lavergne, Ava Twedt, Lilah Chapman, and Field all notched three hits in the game, while Morgan Laird added two of her own.

Eatonville had little time to dwell on the loss, and they came out swinging two days later on Thursday in front of a home crowd celebrating Senior Night. Before first pitch, seniors Grace Field, Ava Twedt, Lila Downey, Chase Burns, and Zoe Burns were honored for their leadership and contributions to the program.

Then, the bats exploded.

Zoe Burns went a perfect 4-for-4 at the plate, including a double and three singles, helping lead the Lady Cruisers to a 22-0 rout over Foss in a game that ended after five innings. Ava Twedt and Grace Field each drove in four runs, while Lilah Chapman tripled and had three RBIs of her own. Eatonville racked up 18 hits and took advantage of eight walks. On the mound, Laird was lights out, giving up just one hit while striking out seven.

The win improved Eatonville’s final regular-season record to 7-10 overall and 5-8 in league play, earning them a fifth-place league finish and a berth in the West Central District 3 playoffs. The double-elimination tournament is scheduled for May 16–17 at the Regional Athletic Complex in Lacey. Opponent and seeding were not yet announced at press time.

With a playoff spot secured and momentum from a commanding Senior Night win, the Lady Cruisers head into the postseason ready to keep their season alive.