Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Highlands Ranch). They were the clear victors by a 9-2 margin over the West Point Dragons on Friday. The Falcons not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since April 22, 2024.
Highlands Ranch got a great performance from Thomas Healy as he struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. That's the most strikeouts Healy has posted since back in April of 2024.
On the hitting side, Crew Gerig was incredible, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Ayden Wells, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Falcons
| 03/21/25 @ West Point | 9-2 |
| 03/21/25 vs Valley Christian | 5-2 |
| 03/20/25 @ Chandler | 4-7 |
| 03/14/25 @ Denver South | 1-4 |
| 03/11/25 @ Eaglecrest | 1-5 |
Highlands Ranch's victory ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-3. As for West Point, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-4-1.
Looking ahead, it'll be a Battle of the Birds when Highlands Ranch Falcons face off against Highland Hawks at 3:45 p.m. on Saturday. Highlands Ranch is facing Highland at the right time seeing as Highland is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for West Point, they will welcome Littleton at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Littleton has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.5 runs per game on average), something West Point will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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