Wyoming High School Softball - East bounces Central
April 26, 2023: Cheyenne, WY 82001
East Thunderbirds (Cheyenne, WY) backers exited the stadium thrilled Wednesday as they saw their softball squad achieve victory over the visiting Central Indians (Cheyenne, WY), 14-4 in a league challenge.
The Thunderbirds now own a 12-5 record. They take the field next when they host Central for a non-league challenge on Wednesday, April 26. East will face a Indians squad coming off a 9-7 non-league win over East (Cheyenne, WY). The Indians record now stands at 2-7.
With the loss, Central falls to 3-8 on the campaign. The Indians travel to East (Cheyenne, WY) to face the Thunderbirds in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, April 26. The Thunderbirds enter the challenge with a record of 11-4. East won 16-0 in their recent non-league challenge against South (Cheyenne, WY)
Game Summary
Despite allowing three runs in the fifth inning, East Thunderbirds Varsity Girls Softball defeated Central Indians Varsity 14-4 on Wednesday. Centrals' offense in the inning was led by Izzy Thomas and Maddie Birt, all driving in runs in the inning. In the first inning, Central got their offense started when Birt grounded out, scoring one run.
East pulled away for good with four runs in the third inning. In the third Jaylyn Christensen singled on a 3-1 count, scoring one run and Emily Schlagel singled on a 0-1 count, scoring three runs. East tallied five runs in the fifth inning. Trista Stehwien, Gracie Oswald, Christensen, and Jaylyn McMahon all drove in runs in the frame. Christensen led things off in the circle for East. The pitcher surrendered four runs on five hits over five innings, striking out seven.
East totaled nine hits in the game. Christensen and Aleah Brooks each racked up multiple hits for East. Oswald led East with three stolen bases as they racked up ten total.
