Softball Preview: Archie Whirlwinds vs. Crest Ridge Cougars
Archie is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Crest Ridge is on a five-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Archie Whirlwinds will take on the Crest Ridge Cougars at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Archie will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
Archie scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 27-17 margin over Osceola. The result was nothing new for Archie, who have now won three matchups by ten runs or more so far this season.
Layla Septer was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Shelby Newport, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, a triple, and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Crest Ridge faced Warsaw in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. Crest Ridge suffered a tough 15-0 loss at the hands of Warsaw. The match marked that first time this year in which Crest Ridge was not able to get on the board.
The win got Archie back to even at 5-5. As for Crest Ridge, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-2.
Archie might still be hurting after the 11-0 loss they got from Crest Ridge in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Will Archie have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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