Arapahoe and Columbine squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Arapahoe had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Columbine Rebels by a score of 12-11. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Warriors of the 13-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2015.
Lakyn Wilkinson led a balanced group of hitters, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5. What's more, she also racked up two home runs, the most she's had since back in October of 2023. Leah Schlissberg was another key player, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-5.
Even though they lost, Arapahoe was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .447. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .447 or higher in three consecutive contests.
Arapahoe's defeat dropped their record down to 14-13. As for Columbine, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 20-6 record this season.
Arapahoe does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Columbine, they will challenge Riverdale Ridge at 2:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are coming into the matchup red-hot, with Columbine sitting on five straight victories and Riverdale Ridge on 17.
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