Cherokee Trail is on a nine-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Fort Collins is on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Cougars will welcome the Lambkins at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Cherokee Trail's pitching crew heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 16-0 margin over Denver South. The Cougars' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Leera Davis
| 09/26/25 vs Denver South | 2 |
| 09/17/25 @ Smoky Hill | 1 |
| 09/09/25 @ Legend | 0 |
| 10/01/24 vs Cherry Creek | 1 |
| 09/28/24 @ Mullen | 5 |
Leera Davis made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, she posted two strikeouts, the most she's had since back in September of 2024. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Cherokee Trail let Abby Anderson and Isabelle Becker run wild. Anderson went a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI, one run, and one double, while Becker went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. Those four RBI gave Anderson a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Delaney Falzon, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and two RBI.
Cherokee Trail hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in six consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Fort Collins won against Ralston Valley on Friday with ten runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Saturday. The Lambkins blew past Fossil Ridge 10-4.
Lily Padilla tossed a big game, pitching 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Fort Collins got a massive performance out of Cori Davis, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. Ava Apodaca was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple.
Fort Collins' victory bumped their record up to 15-3. As for Cherokee Trail, their win bumped their record up to 12-3.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Monday. Cherokee Trail hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.5 home runs per game. However, it's not like Fort Collins struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 0.6 home runs. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down.
Everything went Cherokee Trail's way against Fort Collins in their previous meeting back in August of 2024, as Cherokee Trail made off with a 13-1 victory. Do the Cougars have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Lambkins turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
