Grandview has won three straight games at home, while Cherokee Trail has won three straight on the road dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Saturday. The Grandview Wolves will take on the Cherokee Trail Cougars at 11:00 a.m. Grandview is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
Grandview is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Colorado's top teams: Eaglecrest, who was ranked 18th in their home state at the time (Grandview was ranked 12th). Grandview put the hurt on Eaglecrest with a sharp 8-1 victory on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Wolves have posted against the Raptors since September 14, 2020.
Kamaya Soniea-Harris spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Brooklyn Heil and Sasha Kennedy did most of the damage at the plate: Heil went 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Kennedy scored a run and stole four bases while going 3-for-4. Heil is also on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played dating back to last season. Maddie Heinrich was another key player, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two runs.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Cherokee Trail). They had just enough and edged Arapahoe out 19-18 on Thursday.
Kennedy Brian was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with a home run, six RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Tayah Burton, who scored four runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-5.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Cherokee Trail kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 20 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Grandview has been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season. As for Cherokee Trail, their victory bumped their record up to 9-2.
Saturday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Grandview hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. However, it's not like Cherokee Trail struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Grandview suffered a grim 13-3 defeat to Cherokee Trail when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Will Grandview have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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