Softball Game Recap: Madison Highland Prep Heat vs. Arizona Lutheran Academy Coyotes

By Team Reports Apr 16, 2024, 3:41pm

Softball Recap: Madison Highland Prep Heat vs. Arizona Lutheran Academy Coyotes

Madison Highland Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 19-1 walloping at the hands of the Arizona Lutheran Academy Coyotes. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Madison Highland Prep of the 13-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Thursday.

Madison Highland Prep saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dajah Akins, who went 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI.

On Arizona Lutheran Academy's side, Jenna Danzeisen made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit over five innings pitched. Danzeisen was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.

In other batting news, Ella Peltzer was incredible, going 4-for-4 with six RBI, three runs, and two doubles. Kaylee Pufahl was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.

Madison Highland Prep's loss dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Arizona Lutheran Academy, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-10.

Madison Highland Prep will square off against Sequoia Pathway Academy at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Madison Highland Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season. As for Arizona Lutheran Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against St. John Paul II Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. St. John Paul II Catholic is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.4 runs per game this season.

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