Softball Recap: Centennial has no trouble against Apollo

By Team Reports Apr 18, 2024, 1:51am

Softball Recap: Centennial Coyotes vs. Apollo Hawks

In what's become a running theme this season, Centennial gave their fans yet another huge win on Friday. They blew past the Apollo Hawks 20-2. Centennial's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Kylee Raven looked comfortable as she struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Serenity Anchondo, who went 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Brooke Denton, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.

On Apollo's side, Jalyssa Vasquez was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with a triple and an RBI.

Centennial has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 10-12-1 record this season. As for Apollo, they dropped their record down to 2-18 with that loss, which was their ninth straight at home.

Centennial will take on Willow Canyon at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Centennial will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak. As for Apollo, they will head out on the road to take on Centennial at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Centennial knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matches -- so hopefully Apollo likes a good challenge.

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