
Cobras
04/12/25 @ Valley Falls | 14-4 |
04/11/25 vs Horton | 7-0 |
04/07/25 vs Horton | 16-1 |
04/07/25 vs Horton | 10-0 |
Jackson Heights made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Valley Falls, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Cobras blew past the Dragons 14-4 on Saturday. The victory was nothing new for the Cobras as they're now sitting on four straight.
Layla Cochran made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Gracie Cowsert and Makinley Mulroy did most of the damage at the plate: Cowsert scored four runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4, while Mulroy scored three runs and stole five bases while going 3-for-4. Cowsert is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games she's played. Neveah Anderson was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 4-for-5.
Jackson Heights always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .622. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .500 or higher in six consecutive contests.
The win got Jackson Heights back to even at 5-5. As for Valley Falls, their defeat ended a nine-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 7-5.
Looking ahead, Jackson Heights will be taking part in a tournament against Atchison County at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Valley Falls will be paying especially close attention to the Cobras' game: after the Cobras faces off against Maur Hill Prep-Mount Academy, they'll take on Valley Falls again at 4:30 p.m. on the 29th.
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