Highlands Christian hasn't had much luck against Somerset Academy - Canyons recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Highlands Christian Knights will host the Somerset Academy - Canyons Cougars at 6:00 p.m. Highlands Christian has given up an average of 16.5 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Highlands Christian fell victim to Calvary Christian Academy and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They lost 18-0 to the Eagles. Having soared to a lofty 22 runs in the game before, the Knights' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, after low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Somerset Academy - Canyons brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. They never let Forest Hill get on the board and left with a 12-0 win on Monday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Cougars as it put an end to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Ryleigh Singer made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. What's more, she gave up only zero earned runs, the fewest she's had since back in April of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing Three bases. while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Lisa Nguyen and Kodee Spring did most of the damage at the plate: Nguyen scored a run while going 2-for-2, while Spring scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. That run marked the first that Nguyen scored this season. Izzy Hall was another key player, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Somerset Academy - Canyons always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .643. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Somerset Academy - Canyons' first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Highlands Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
Highlands Christian suffered a grim 20-0 defeat to Somerset Academy - Canyons when the teams last played back in February of 2024. Can Highlands Christian avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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