Softball Game Recap: Centennial Takes a Loss

By Team Reports May 4, 2024, 10:53am

Softball Recap: Centennial Eagles vs. Canby Cougars

Centennial was the 2-0 winner over Canby when they last played one another back in April, but their luck changed this time around. The Centennial Eagles fell 4-1 to the Canby Cougars on Friday. Centennial has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

For Canby's part, Allison Hayzlett was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Hayzlett was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and a double.

Hayzlett wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Megan VanValkenburg, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and a run.

Centennial's defeat dropped their record down to 8-4. As for Canby, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 10-10 record this season.

Centennial will be playing at home against Hood River Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hood River Valley is coming into the contest with three straight victories on the road, so Centennial will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Canby, they will face off against Parkrose at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Canby is facing Parkrose at the right time seeing as Parkrose is stuck on a 17-game losing streak.

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