Country Christian is 0-3 against Colton since April of 2024 but things could change on Monday. The Cougars will host the Vikings at 4:30 p.m.
Country Christian is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 16 runs on Tuesday, they were much more limited against Kennedy on Friday. They lost 11-1 to the Trojans.
Country Christian saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kee Kee Dahlgren, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Colton, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They skirted past St. Paul 9-8.
Gracie Hakes spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and six unearned) runs on nine hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Amelia Joost, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run marked the first that she launched this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaylee Holiday, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Country Christian now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Colton, their victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 3-4.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Country Christian has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.7 hits per game. However, it's not like Colton struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.6 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Country Christian might still be hurting after the 17-7 loss they got from Colton in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. 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.
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