After three games on the road, Cedar Park Christian is heading back home. They will take on the Granite Falls Tigers at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Cedar Park Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
Cedar Park Christian is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Thursday, just like they did against South Whidbey (and have done all season long). Cedar Park Christian put the hurt on South Whidbey with a sharp 18-2 victory on Tuesday. Cedar Park Christian's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Shelby Southard made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Southard was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last four times she's played.
In other batting news, Cedar Park Christian let Chantelle Rogers and Olivia Halim loose on the outfield. Rogers scored two runs while going 4-for-4, while Halim scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Katelyn Charlton was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, after a string of six wins, Granite Falls' good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They suffered a tough 13-3 loss at the hands of Burlington-Edison.
Cedar Park Christian is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season. As for Granite Falls, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-4.
Cedar Park Christian took their win against Granite Falls when the teams last played back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 18-9. Does Cedar Park Christian have another victory up their sleeve, or will Granite Falls turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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