If Cottonwood was feeling good off their 15-4 takedown of Jordan last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Cottonwood Colts fell victim to a rough 21-6 defeat at the hands of the Skyline Eagles on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Cottonwood of the 12-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2022.
Abigail Burton and Piper Wilking did some serious damage despite the final result: Burton scored a run while going 1-for-2, while Wilking scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all two of her plate appearances.
On Skyline's side, the team relied heavily on Lindsay Nelson, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Nelson is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three straight games. Isabelle Rupp was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
Cottonwood has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season. As for Skyline, their victory bumped their record up to 3-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cottonwood is on the road again on Wednesday to play Kearns at 3:30 p.m. As for Skyline, they will square off against Highland at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Skyline is facing Highland at the right time seeing as Highland is stuck on a ten-game losing streak.
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