Softball Recap: Hillcrest wins going away against Cottonwood

By Team Reports Apr 23, 2024, 7:47pm

Softball Recap: Hillcrest Huskies vs. Cottonwood Colts

In what's become a running theme this season, Hillcrest gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Cottonwood Colts with a sharp 19-3 victory. The win was familiar territory for Hillcrest who now have three in a row.

Kyli Carrell was incredible, going 4-for-4 with a home run, seven RBI, and three runs. Lila Vawdrey was another key contributor, going 2-for-2 with four RBI and a run.

On Cottonwood's side, Emmarique Gilbert made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 1-for-1.

Hillcrest's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-8. As for Cottonwood, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-12 record this season.

Hillcrest will square off against Jordan at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Jordan is coming into the contest with six straight losses at home, meaning Hillcrest will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. Cottonwood will take on Murray at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.

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