Eaglettes prep for softball playoffs
Photo by David Kapitan
Brooke Arnold drove in one of two runs for the Eaglettes April 20 against Van, going 1/3 overall in Canton’s district closing 6-2 loss.
The Canton Eaglettes and Van Lady Vandals finally met to close out regular season play April 20, two days later than originally scheduled due to inclement weather and subsequent field conditions.
Play between the two included plenty of drama with just one game separating the two at the top of the District 13-4A standings as Van entered play with an 8-1 record, and Canton with a 7-2 record.
The Lady Vandals prevail in the contest after overcoming a rocky start, getting a solid start from Bailey Daniels and a clutch two-run home run from Racheal Thomas in the middle innings to pull out a 6-2 win over the Eaglettes and claim the District 13-4A title.
Canton threatened to begin the game with a huge inning on offense, loading the bases with no outs courtesy of an error and back-to-back walks.
Van starter Bailey Daniels proceeded to strike out each of the next two Canton hitters before Baylee Sanders came through with an RBI single to give the Eaglettes a 1-0 lead. The inning would draw to a close with a Canton baserunner being tagged out attempting to score moments later keeping Van behind by just one run.
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