Softball Game Recap: Colfax Comes Up Short

By Team Reports May 11, 2024, 12:13pm

Softball Recap: Colfax Vikings vs. Ellsworth Panthers

After a string of five wins, Colfax's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They lost 15-0 to the Ellsworth Panthers. The match marked the first time this year in which Colfax was not able to get on the board.

For Ellsworth's part, Aliza Acker was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Acker was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.

In other batting news, Mya Hill was incredible, going 3-for-3 with five RBI, a triple, and a run. Another player making a difference was Aubrey Wittenburg, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3.

Colfax's defeat dropped their record down to 15-3. As for Ellsworth, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 15-5.

Colfax will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Shell Lake at 3:00 p.m. Colfax will be looking to keep their ten-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Ellsworth, they will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against St. Croix Falls at 11:30 a.m. Ellsworth's pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so St. Croix Falls' hitters will have their work cut out for them.

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