Softball Recap: Central Heights Vikings vs. Mission Valley Vikings
Central Heights's 15-2-1 record from last season is now well into the rear view mirror after another tough outing. Their rough 14-3 defeat to the Mission Valley Vikings on Thursday might stick with them for a while. Central Heights has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Mission Valley's part, Maddie Kraus and Kailynn Jacobson made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Kraus tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Jacobson struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. Kraus has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Kraus scored three runs, while Jacobson went 1-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, Kyplee Jacobson was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with four RBI, a run, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Taylor Brammell, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI and two runs.
Central Heights' loss dropped their record down to 2-4-1. As for Mission Valley, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 7-3.
Central Heights will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Osawatomie at 4:30 p.m. As for Mission Valley, they are on the road again on Monday to play Burlingame at 4:30 p.m. Mission Valley knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past three contests -- so hopefully Burlingame likes a good challenge.
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