Softball Recap: Air Academy Picks Up Tenth Consecutive Victory

Kadets

Previous Games

09/10/25 vs Discovery Canyon	8-1
09/06/25 @ Rocky Mountain	10-7
09/06/25 vs Longmont	16-1
09/05/25 vs Frederick	6-5
09/05/25 vs Berthoud	7-6
+ 5 more games

Air Academy extended their winning streak to ten on Wednesday, bumping them up to 10-0. They blew past the Discovery Canyon Thunder 8-1. The Kadets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matches by six runs or more this season.

Bailey Williams spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up eight Ks.

On the hitting side, Alex Finkle and Rideau Dravida did most of the damage at the plate: Finkle went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and one run, while Dravida got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs. Finkle is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Lucy Nelson, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one RBI.

Air Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .417. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .417 or higher in three consecutive contests.

As for Discovery Canyon, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.

On Discovery Canyon's side, they saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Taylor McCann, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Air Academy will face off against Mesa Ridge at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Kadets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Grizzlies have averaged an impressive 10.1 runs per game this season. As for Discovery Canyon, they will take on Pueblo West at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.