Softball Recap: Cedar Park Christian picks up tenth straight win at home

By Team Reports May 18, 2024, 6:16pm

Softball Recap: Cedar Park Christian Eagles vs. Granite Falls Tigers

Cedar Park Christian entered their tilt with Granite Falls with 14 consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with 15. They came out on top against the Granite Falls Tigers by a score of 10-5 on Friday. That's more bragging rights for Cedar Park Christian, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Shelby Southard made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out 12 batters over six innings while giving up four earned runs off four hits. Southard was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played.

In other batting news, Olivia Halim was excellent, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Odessa Kaufman, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.

On Granite Falls' side, Addison Haverfield made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Evee Fuller, who scored two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.

Cedar Park Christian's victory was their tenth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-4. As for Granite Falls, their loss dropped their record down to 13-8.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Cedar Park Christian beat Granite Falls by a score of 15-6.

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