Softball Recap: Saniyah Faumuina can't quite lead Bartlett over West Anchorage

By Team Reports May 16, 2024, 10:40pm

Softball Recap: Bartlett Golden Bears vs. West Anchorage Eagles

On Thursday, Bartlett faced West Anchorage in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Bartlett Golden Bears lost 20-10 to the West Anchorage Eagles. Bartlett's loss continues a trend for the squad, making it five in a row.

Bartlett got a big performance out of Saniyah Faumuina, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI and a double. Sarah Barnard was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all two of her plate appearances.

On West Anchorage's side, the team relied heavily on Manuia Tufi, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Sofie Bernal, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.

Bartlett's defeat dropped their record down to 6-10. As for West Anchorage, their win ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-11.

Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Chugiak the next time they take the field. West Anchorage will host Chugiak at 5:45 p.m. on Friday, while Bartlett will play them later in the day, at 7:45 p.m.

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