Softball Recap: Jefferson Comes Up Short

After flying high against Federal Way on Monday, Jefferson came back down to earth. The Raiders fell just short of the Decatur Golden Gators by a score of 10-9 on Wednesday. The Raiders were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Golden Gators earlier this season, when they won 14-2.

Jesabella Arceo stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one triple. Jordan Lange also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.

Jefferson has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season. As for Decatur, their record now sits at 4-10.

Coincidentally, Jefferson and Decatur will both be playing Beamer the next time they take the field. The Raiders will host the Titans at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, while the Golden Gators will host them at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.