The Cortez Colts will square off against the Cactus Cobras at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Cortez has given up an average of 10.3 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Cortez lost 23-8 to Tempe on Wednesday. The loss continues a trend for the Colts in their meetings with the Buffaloes: they've now lost four in a row.
Meanwhile, Cactus entered their tilt with Peoria on Wednesday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They never let the Panthers get on the board and left with an 18-0 victory. That's two games straight that the Cobras have won by exactly 18 runs.
Hailey Hering and Riley Kilgore made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Hering tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Kilgore tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in nine consecutive appearances. At the plate, Hering went 2-for-3 with three runs and two RBI, while Kilgore went a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Ciara Anthony was excellent, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, two doubles, and one triple. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in March of 2025. Another player making a difference was Tayla Collins, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Cactus kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 23 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.6 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 contests they've averaged 18.6.
Cortez's defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Cactus, the win got them back to even at 9-9.
Cortez might still be hurting after the 12-1 loss they got from Cactus in their previous meeting back in April of 2025. Will the Colts have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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