The Elliot Christian Eagles will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against the Denair Coyotes at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
Elliot Christian is coming home looking for redemption after taking a loss in their road opener. They came up short against Venture Academy on Tuesday, falling 18-5. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it 11 in a row.
Meanwhile, Denair was able to grind out a solid victory over Delta Charter on Wednesday, taking the game 11-7.
Makayla Dayton made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Those eight strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, McKinley Binkley was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing five bases while going 2-for-3. What's more, she posted two hits, the most she's had since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Makayla Avalos, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-1.
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