Softball Recap: Silverdale Academy takes down Grace Christian Academy in a playoff battle

By Team Reports May 8, 2024, 8:00am

Softball Recap: Silverdale Academy Seahawks vs. Grace Christian Academy Rams

With a playoff game on the line, Silverdale Academy rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They blew past the Grace Christian Academy Rams 7-1. The victory was nothing new for Silverdale Academy as they're now sitting on 32 straight.

Ella Cunningham was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. Cunningham has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in 16 consecutive pitching appearances. Cunningham was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run.

In other batting news, Airebis Cox was a standout: she went 1-for-2 with a home run. Avery Danz was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run.

Silverdale Academy pushed their record up to 45-3 with that win, which was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Grace Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 22-11-1.

As of now, neither Silverdale Academy nor Grace Christian Academy have any future games scheduled.

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