After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Dawson School brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They put the hurt on the Platte Canyon Huskies with a sharp 22-2 victory on Friday. With that win, the Mustangs brought their scoring average up to 6.3 runs per game.

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Declan Noonan made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 2.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run but no hits. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in May of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs.
In other batting news, Shelton Johnson was a standout: he got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024. Milo Richtel was another key player, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Dawson School always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .700. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive contests.
The victory snapped Dawson School's losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 2-4 record. As for Platte Canyon, they dropped their record down to 0-5 with the loss, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Dawson School will take on Kent Denver at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Sun Devils will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Mustangs surely won't give up without a fight. As for Platte Canyon, they will square off against Arvada at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Huskies' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 9.1 runs per game this season.
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