Softball Recap: Emery finds playoff glory versus American Leadership Academy

By Team Reports May 5, 2024, 12:29am

Softball Recap: Emery Spartans vs. American Leadership Academy Eagles

Emery had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They never let the American Leadership Academy Eagles onto the board and left with a 17-0 win on Saturday. The result was nothing new for Emery, who have now won 11 matches by six runs or more so far this season.

Katelyn Nielson was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Rheagan Rhoten was another key contributor, going 3-for-3 with four RBI and a double.

Emery is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten games, which provided a nice bump to their 18-6 record this season. As for American Leadership Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-9.

Emery will challenge Canyon View at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday. Canyon View is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.5 runs per game this season. As for American Leadership Academy, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 17-5 loss vs. Juab on the 4th.

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