Softball Recap: Somerset Academy - Canyons Cougars vs. Cardinal Newman Crusaders
Somerset Academy - Canyons was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell victim to a tough 13-2 defeat at the hands of the Cardinal Newman Crusaders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Somerset Academy - Canyons of the 6-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
Kaylee Wilt was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
On Cardinal Newman's side, Sophia Colangelo made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 14 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit (and only one walk). Colangelo has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Colangelo was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Cardinal Newman let Madelyn Horner and Reese Khanna loose on the outfield. Horner scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Khanna scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Khanna is on a roll when it comes to triples, as she's now hit at least one in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Annabelle Walsh, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Somerset Academy - Canyons' defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Cardinal Newman, the victory (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 9-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Somerset Academy - Canyons will take on King's Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. King's Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 0.6 runs per game this season, so Somerset Academy - Canyons' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Cardinal Newman, they will be playing at home against Glades Day at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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