Softball Recap: Kenai Central Wins Going Away Against Redington

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Previous 4 Games

05/01/25 - Away	35-18 W
05/01/25 - Away	16-6 W
05/09/24 - Home	16-2 W
05/09/24 - Home	20-5 W

While Kenai Central didn't have the best season last year (they finished 3-17), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They put the hurt on the Redington Huskies with a sharp 35-18 victory on Thursday. Considering the Kardinals have won three contests by more than nine runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

Avery Ellis was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Ellis was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple.

In other batting news, Kenai Central got a massive performance out of EmmaLee Elordi, who got on base in four of her seven plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That stolen base was Elordi's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Love Carter-Hendriks, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.

Kenai Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Redington only managed three hits.

The win made it two in a row for Kenai Central and bumps their season record up to 5-2. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 25.5 runs over those games. As for Redington, they are on a 15-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.

Looking ahead, Kenai Central will face off against Chugiak at 5:45 p.m. on Friday. The Mustangs' pitching crew has only allowed one run per game this season, so the Kardinals' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Redington, they will square off against Soldotna at 6:45 p.m. on Friday.