Softball Recap: Ripon Christian Knights vs. Denair Coyotes
While Ripon Christian couldn't quite beat Denair on Thursday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 11-point loss they were dealt last Tuesday. The Ripon Christian Knights fell just short of the Denair Coyotes by a score of 14-12. Ripon Christian was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Denair apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Ally Brown was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4. Julia Van Groningen was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-5.
On Denair's side, Makayla Dayton made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Dayton has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Dayton was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Braelyn Marroquin was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Cloey Ellerd, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Ripon Christian are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-9. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.3 runs per game. As for Denair, their victory bumped their record up to 4-7.
Ripon Christian didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 14-2 loss vs. Venture Academy on the 12th. Denair has also already played their next contest, a 13-2 defeat against Stone Ridge Christian on the 12th.
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