The Pinecrest Academy Cadence Cougars will square off against the Durango Trailblazers at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Pinecrest Academy Cadence came up short against Legacy on Wednesday, falling 18-3. The loss continues a trend for the Cougars in their meetings with the Longhorns: they've now lost three in a row.
Aliyah Kolish
| 04/09/25 @ Legacy | 4 |
| 04/07/25 vs Desert Pines | 8 |
| 04/04/25 vs Cimarron-Memorial | 2 |
Aliyah Kolish made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in both of her plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged two or more in each of the last three games she's played.
Meanwhile, Durango was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 21-12 to Cimarron-Memorial. While the Trailblazers didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Spartans 6-2 in the first period.
Alexia Carey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and 19 unearned) runs on eight hits.
At the plate, Peyton McCullough and Leiah Biscocho stepped up to the plate in a big way. McCullough scored a run while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances, while Biscocho scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. McCullough also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Sage Hanson, who scored a run while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Durango's loss dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Pinecrest Academy Cadence, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-10.
Durango's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Pinecrest Academy Cadence hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .383. It's a different story for Durango, though, as they've only averaged .253. Will they be able to contain Pinecrest Academy Cadence's hitters?
Pinecrest Academy Cadence might still be hurting after the 31-16 loss they got from Durango in their previous matchup back in March. Will the Cougars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
