Softball Recap: Charlevoix Takes a Loss

Charlevoix extended their losing streak to six on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 4-11 in the process. They came up short against the Elk Rapids Elks, falling 17-0. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Rayders were not able to get on the board.

As for Elk Rapids, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 20 of their last 21 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 26-4 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 19 matches by eight runs or more this season.

For Elk Rapids' part, Jillian Moazeni made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Moazeni was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.

In other batting news, Emily Vandergriff was a standout: she went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted over her last 11 contests. Another player making a difference was Payton Friess, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Coincidentally, Charlevoix and Elk Rapids will both be playing Traverse City Central the next time they take the field. The Rayders will head out to face the Trojans at 4:15 p.m. on Friday, while the Elks will play them later in the day, at 4:30 p.m.