Softball Recap: Kennedy Trojans vs. Colton Vikings
Kennedy pushed their score all the way to 11 on Friday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They took a 14-11 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Colton Vikings. Kennedy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Colton apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played last Wednesday.
Madelyn Schaecher stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 5-for-6 with four RBI and a run. Audrey Brenden was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances.
On Colton's side, the team relied heavily on Katelynn Kimsey, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Kimsey is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last seven games she's played. Another player making a difference was Kaylee Holliday, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 4-for-5.
Kennedy has fallen quite a ways from their 22-5 record last season and are now at 2-5. As for Colton, their victory bumped their record up to 4-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kennedy will take on Country Christian at 4:30 p.m. in Tuesday's first game. Kennedy knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past three games -- so hopefully Country Christian likes a good challenge. As for Colton, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Blanchet Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Colton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 12.6 runs per game this season.
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