Highlands Ranch extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-3. They took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Legacy Lightning. The Falcons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Lightning apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
Puna Toelupe
| 08/21/25 vs Legacy | 7 |
| 08/19/25 vs Grandview | 5 |
| 08/15/25 @ Arapahoe | 8 |
Puna Toelupe was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up six earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and one run.
In other batting news, Taylor Gammel made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
As for Legacy, they now have a winning record of 2-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for they.
On Legacy's side, Megan Sandusky and Valerie Elkins did most of the damage at the plate: Sandusky went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Elkins went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Prisca Smolens, who went 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Highlands Ranch will square off against Bear Creek at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Legacy, they will challenge Eaglecrest at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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