Softball Recap: Awaken Christian Lions vs. Lake Mead Academy Eagles
Awaken Christian scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They blew past the Lake Mead Academy Eagles 21-13. That's more bragging rights for Awaken Christian, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Sydney Husted was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits. Husted was also stellar in the batter's box, going 5-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, Cailey Velarde was a standout: she went 5-for-5 with five RBI and a run. Kaylee Rasmussen was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of her seven plate appearances.
On Lake Mead Academy's side, they got a massive performance out of Gabrielle Narvaez, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Gracie Rhodes, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
The win made it two in a row for Awaken Christian and bumps their season record up to 2-4. As for Lake Mead Academy, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-8.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Laughlin the next time they take the field. Awaken Christian will host Laughlin at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, while Lake Mead Academy will host them at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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