The Colton Vikings will take on the Country Christian Cougars at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Colton has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the matchup with four straight losses, while Country Christian will come in with three straight wins.
Colton came into this matchup off a tough 15-run defeat on Friday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of St. Paul by a score of 14-12 on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Vikings have suffered since April 16, 2024.
Katelynn Kimsey
| 04/21/25 @ St. Paul | 1 |
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| 04/11/25 @ Salem Academy | 1 |
Katelynn Kimsey was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. She is also on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Payton Herbison, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one triple.
Meanwhile, Country Christian was not the first on the board on Monday, but they got there more often. They came out on top against Kennedy by a score of 6-3.
Kelsey Mulhern spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on three hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kee Kee Dahlgren, who went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Country Christian's victory bumped their record up to 4-2-1. As for Colton, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-8-1.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Colton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .548. However, it's not like Country Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .514. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
