Softball Recap: Chatfield Chargers vs. Columbine Rebels
On Saturday, Chatfield faced Columbine in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Chatfield Chargers came out on top against the Columbine Rebels by a score of 12-9. The win was nothing new for the Chargers as they're now sitting on three straight.
Chatfield got a massive performance out of Ava Burgess, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-4. Burgess is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen two or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Charlotte Miller, who scored a run while going 3-for-5.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Chatfield kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now hit at least nine hits in seven consecutive matches.
Chatfield has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-6 record this season. As for Columbine, their loss dropped their record down to 15-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Chatfield will welcome Arvada West at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Chatfield is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11 runs per game this season. As for Columbine, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Ralston Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Ralston Valley is coming into the contest with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Columbine will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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