For the second straight game, Centennial will face off against Willow Canyon. The Coyotes will be playing at home against the Wildcats at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday.
On Tuesday, Centennial came up short against Willow Canyon and fell 9-5. The defeat continues a trend for the Coyotes in their meetings with the Wildcats: they've now lost eight in a row.
For Willow Canyon's part, Easton Spriggs was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. Spriggs has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 3-for-4. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Mataya Olson was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Bella Mora was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Willow Canyon was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .429. They are 13-2 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Willow Canyon is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-8-1 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.8 runs over those games. As for Centennial, their loss was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 8-1 and their overall record down to 15-9-1.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Centennial hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .424. However, it's not like Willow Canyon struggles in that department as they've averaged .360. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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