Softball Recap: Viborg/Hurley Cougars vs. Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies
Viborg/Hurley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 16-1 to the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Viborg/Hurley of the 12-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Elk Point-Jefferson's part, Regan Rasmussen made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. Rasmussen was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cera Schmitz, who went 2-for-2 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Samantha Marx, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Viborg/Hurley's defeat dropped their record down to 3-16. As for Elk Point-Jefferson, their victory bumped their record up to 8-9.
Viborg/Hurley does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Elk Point-Jefferson, they will head out on the road to face off against Sioux Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Sioux Valley will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Elk Point-Jefferson surely won't give up without a fight.
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