Softball Recap: Dynamic duo of Brooklynn Ekker and Katelyn Nielson lead Emery to victory

By Team Reports May 9, 2024, 10:52am

Softball Recap: Emery Spartans vs. Canyon View Falcons

Emery had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They had just enough and edged the Canyon View Falcons out 5-4. The victory was nothing new for Emery as they're now sitting on three straight.

Emery let Katelyn Nielson and Brooklynn Ekker loose on the outfield. Nielson went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI, while Ekker scored a run while going 2-for-4. Nielson is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in the last three games she's played.

On Canyon View's side, they saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Avery Trujillo, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.

Emery is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 19-6 record this season. As for Canyon View, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-11.

Emery will challenge Morgan at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. Emery is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season. As for Canyon View, they will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Juan Diego Catholic at 4:45 p.m. Juan Diego Catholic is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.6 runs per game this season.

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