Bonneville’s Gracie Longhurst continues to mow down hitters, racking up 24 strikeouts in sweep of Skyline
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IDAHO FALLS – Bonneville’s Gracie Longhurst is only a junior, but the Utah Tech commit has already established herself as a force for the Bees.
The reigning Co-Conference Player of the Year and All-State first-team selection, is the East Idaho Sports Athlete of the Week after helping lead the Bees to a key conference doubleheader sweep of Skyline.
Longhurst struck out 17 and gave up just one earned run in Wednesday’s 7-3 win over the Grizzlies in Game 1 of a doubleheader.
She returned to the circle in the nightcap and struck out seven to earn the win.
Longhurst also finished 2 for 4 with four RBIs at the plate as the Bees swept Skyline 11-4 to remain atop the tight 5A District 6 standings.
On the season, Longhurst is 7-2 with 102 strikeouts in 51 innings.
She’s also hitting .442 with a team-high 15 RBIs and eight doubles.
Bonneville faces Hillcrest Tuesday and Wednesday in another key conference matchup.