Softball Recap: Cherokee Trail Extends Winning Streak to Nine

Cougars

Margin (Wins)

09/26/25 vs Denver South	16
09/30/25 vs Mullen	15
09/10/25 vs Castle View	15
09/17/25 @ Smoky Hill	14
09/13/25 @ Arapahoe	13

Cherokee Trail came tearing into Tuesday's game with eight straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.8 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They never let the Mullen Mustangs get on the board and left with a 15-0 win. Considering the Cougars have won 11 contests by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Leera Davis was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one double.

In other batting news, Paige March was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in August. Charlotte Aldridge was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one run, one double, and one RBI.

Cherokee Trail was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .600. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in four consecutive matchups.

Cherokee Trail's record now sits at 13-3. As for Mullen, they dropped their record down to 9-10 with the loss, which was their sixth straight on the road.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cherokee Trail will host Broomfield at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Cougars 2.5, the Eagles 1.8) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Mullen, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Kennedy at 4:30 p.m.