Softball Game Recap: Combs Coyotes vs. American Leadership Academy Patriots

By Team Reports Apr 17, 2024, 10:45pm

Softball Recap: Combs Coyotes vs. American Leadership Academy Patriots

Combs was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. Their rough 27-15 loss to the American Leadership Academy Patriots might stick with them for a while. Even if Combs couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.

Jaden LaFar made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 4-for-5 with four runs, four RBI, and a double. Jasseryn Polanco ceja was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with three runs, a triple, and an RBI.

On American Leadership Academy's side, Sadie Nielson and Lucy Martin did most of the damage at the plate: Nielson got on base in all six of her plate appearances with five runs, four RBI, and a double, while Martin went 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Matea Webster, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-5.

Combs' defeat dropped their record down to 3-15. As for American Leadership Academy, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-8.

Combs will head out on the road to square off against Flowing Wells at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Combs will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last. As for American Leadership Academy, they will be playing at home against Arizona College Prep at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.

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