Softball Recap: Calumet Christian Patriots vs. Elkhart Christian Academy Eagles
Calumet Christian put the finishing touches on their eighth blowout victory of the season on Saturday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Elkhart Christian Academy Eagles a 13-0 shutout. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Calumet Christian also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
Liviya Soria made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Soria has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Soria was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Laila Odgen, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Braiden Cooper, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Like Calumet Christian, Elkhart Christian Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: Naomi Herbster. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched. Herbster was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Herbster wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Brianna Ehninger, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Calumet Christian has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season. As for Elkhart Christian Academy, they now have a losing record at 8-9.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Calumet Christian beat Elkhart Christian Academy by a score of 13-0 later that day.
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