Baseball Recap: Highlands Ranch Starts off Right with Win over Columbine

Highlands Ranch took care of business in their home opener (barely) on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out the Columbine Rebels 5-4. The victory was some much needed relief for the Falcons as it spelled an end to their ten-game losing streak dating back to last season.

Jackson Tuttle looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Furthermore, he didn't allow a single earned run, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in April of 2024.

At the plate, Ayden Wells was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Josh Dave, who scored a run while going 3-for-3.

Highlands Ranch was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Columbine only posted a batting average of .250.

Coincidentally, Highlands Ranch and Columbine will both be playing Eaglecrest the next time they take the field. Columbine will host Eaglecrest at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, while Highlands Ranch will head out to face them at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.