Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Cherokee Trail). They put the hurt on the Mullen Mustangs with a sharp 13-1 victory on Saturday. The win continues a trend for the Cougars in their matchups with the Mustangs: they've now won five in a row.
Cherokee Trail got a great performance from Connor Carlson as he didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Carlson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Landon Olds and Brody Ceyrolles did most of the damage at the plate: Olds went 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI, while Ceyrolles went 1-for-3 with one home run and five RBI. Cherokee Trail is undefeated when Olds posts three or more hits, but 9-10 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Brody Kenshalo, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Cougars
| 05/10/25 vs Mullen | 54.2% |
| 05/09/25 @ Mullen | 23.1% |
| 04/30/25 vs Cherry Creek | 23.1% |
| 04/28/25 vs Eaglecrest | 28% |
| 04/22/25 @ Cherry Creek | 16% |
| + 29 more games |
Cherokee Trail was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .542. The last time their batting average was this high was back in April of 2024.
Cherokee Trail's record now sits at 13-10. As for Mullen, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-14.
Cherokee Trail does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Mullen, they are taking a road trip to square off against Lewis-Palmer at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Rangers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so the Mustangs' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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