Softball Game Preview: Horizon Hawks vs. Silver Creek Raptors

By Team Reports Sep 25, 2024, 2:35am

Softball Preview: Horizon Hawks vs. Silver Creek Raptors

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The Horizon Hawks will face off against the Silver Creek Raptors at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Horizon has struggled recently with three losses in a row, while Silver Creek will arrive with three straight wins.

Horizon's hitters might be in the hot seat on Thursday considering what happened against Broomfield on Tuesday. They came up short against the Eagles, falling 12-0.

Meanwhile, Silver Creek was able to grind out a solid victory over Monarch on Tuesday, taking the game 10-6.

Meleah Singleton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits.

On the hitting side, Abby LaCrosse was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Josie Etcheverry, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.

Horizon's defeat dropped their record down to 6-10. As for Silver Creek, their win bumped their record up to 13-5.

Horizon might still be hurting after the 12-3 loss they got from Silver Creek when the teams last played back in September of 2018. Will Horizon have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.

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