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Twins Power Golden HS Softball Heading Into 2018
Demon Juniors Makayla and Makenzie Middleton are a force to be reckoned with on the team.
GOLDEN, CO – By Dennis Pleuss for CHSAANow.com/Jeffco Softball coach Chad Herbers described the Golden Demons’ 2017 season as “magical."
“The pieces fell together,” Herbers said of Golden averaging more than 11 runs per game, racking up a 18-4 record and finishing second in the Class 4A Jeffco League. “Up and down the line-up we were able to put the ball into play. The stars aligned for us.”
The Demons had winning streaks of nine and eight games before Golden — No. 2 seed for the 4A state tournament — lost to Elizabeth in the opening round at state. While the early exit from the state tournament stung, Golden is more than ready to be in the mix in 4A Jeffco and another postseason run.
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Junior twins Makayla and Makenzie Middleton are clearly the centerpiece for the Demons.
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Images: 1) Golden shortstop Makayla Middleton heads a formidable defense for the Demons. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics) 2) Golden's Makenzie Middleton belted a dozen home runs last season as a sophomore. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics) 3) Golden coach Chad Herbers hopes to build on the Demons' 18-4 record in 2017. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics).