Softball Recap: Canyon View Falcons vs. Richfield Wildcats
Canyon View won the last time they faced Richfield, and things went their way on Friday too. The Canyon View Falcons had just enough and edged the Richfield Wildcats out 4-3. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Canyon View.
Elli John spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Gracie Burt, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Maylee Spencer, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
On Richfield's side, Kolbi Viers was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she didn't allow a single earned run over 5.1 innings pitched.
At the plate, Macie Barton was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Canyon View is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 10-8 record this season. As for Richfield, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season.
Canyon View will challenge Manti at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Canyon View is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Richfield, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Juab at 3:30 p.m. Richfield is facing Juab at the right time seeing as Juab is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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