Softball Recap: Maple Mountain Wins Going Away Against Brighton

While Maple Mountain didn't have the best season last year (they finished 11-15), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They blew past the Brighton Bengals 16-3 on Monday. That's more bragging rights for the Golden Eagles, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Gracie Jensen made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching six innings while giving up three earned runs off nine hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-5 with one home run and three RBI.

In other batting news, Maple Mountain got a massive performance out of Carly Erickson, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Erickson continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Izzie Groneman was another key player, going 2-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.

Maple Mountain 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 got at least ten hits in three consecutive matchups.

Maple Mountain's record is now 10-2. As for Brighton, they now have a losing record of 5-6.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Maple Mountain will take on Cedar Valley at 3:30 p.m. on the 8th. As for Brighton, they will face off against Alta at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Brighton's pitchers better be ready for this one: Alta has averaged an impressive 6.3 runs per game this season.