Softball Recap: Bonanza Bengals vs. The Meadows School Mustangs
Bonanza scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past The Meadows School Mustangs 22-21. The high-scoring effort was just what Bonanza needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
The team relied heavily on Abbie Mitok, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Sequoia Velasco, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
On The Meadows School's side, Karola Garcia stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 5-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Leighton Bekhor, who went 3-for-6 with five RBI, three runs, and a stolen base.
Even though they lost, The Meadows School kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 26 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bonanza only hit 13.
Bonanza's victory ended an 11-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-18. As for The Meadows School, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-14.
Bonanza will take on Doral Academy Red Rock at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Doral Academy Red Rock will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last. As for The Meadows School, they will head out on the road to square off against Sunrise Mountain at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Sunrise Mountain is coming into the contest with four straight wins at home, so The Meadows School will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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