Vikings
| 04/04/25 vs St. Paul | 9 |
| 03/31/25 vs Perrydale | 7 |
| 03/29/25 vs Vernonia | 23 |
| 03/26/25 @ Oakridge | 20 |
| + 2 more games |
Colton has gone a perfect 3-0 against Country Christian recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Monday. The Vikings will head out on the road to face off against the Cougars at 4:30 p.m. Colton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.7 runs per game this season.
Colton was handed a 15-run defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Friday. They had just enough and edged out 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. Kaylee Holiday was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 16 runs the game before, Country Christian was a bit more limited in their game on Friday. They lost 11-1 to Kennedy.
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.
Colton's victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 3-4. As for Country Christian, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Colton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .570. However, it's not like Country Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .548. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Colton took their win against Country Christian in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 17-7 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Vikings since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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