Country Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 14-9 to the St. Paul Buckaroos. If the Cougars were looking for revenge after losing 10-9 to the Buckaroos when the teams met back in March of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Grace Colvin led a balanced group of hitters, going 3-for-4 with three runs and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Ellie Rhoden, who went 3-for-4 with three runs.
Country Christian now has a losing record of 4-5-1. As for St. Paul, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Country Christian will venture away from home to face off against Western Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Pioneers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17.5 runs per game on average), something the Cougars will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for St. Paul, they will challenge Salem Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Crusaders will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something the Buckaroos surely won't give up without a fight.
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