SOFTBALL
No. 5 Archbishop Mitty 8, Carondelet 0
What’s higher than one excellent recreation?
How about two excellent video games?
In the future after freshman Kyleigh Mace crafted her six-inning gem in opposition to Sacred Coronary heart Cathedral, teammate Ava Markert adopted up by sitting down 18 consecutive Carondelet batters.
Archbishop Mitty’s senior ace, who has now allowed 4 earned runs throughout 31.1 innings pitched this season, was untouchable within the Monarch’s 8-0 victory on Thursday evening.
Markert’s nice efficiency didn't shock Mitty coach Megan Yocke.
“She’s stored us in a variety of video games rather a lot longer than we’d like,” Yocke stated. “So it’s not a shock, and I’m comfortable for her that she broke by way of and received the proper recreation.”
Markert struck out six on 57 pitches, starring in a matchup that was far nearer than the ultimate rating indicated.
“We don’t have the expertise we had final yr,” Yocke stated of her proficient however younger staff’s tendency to start out gradual. “I feel it’s about feeling it out and studying.”
Mitty (9-1) took some time to place away Carondelet (4-7-1) on the Livermore Stampede occasion. The groups had been deadlocked in a scoreless tie till halfway by way of the fifth inning.
That’s when freshman McKenna Woliczko hit the primary residence run of her highschool profession, a two-run shot.
That blast was the catalyst of an offensive explosion for the Monarchs, who scored yet another within the fifth and 5 runs within the sixth to safe the victory.
“She’s a implausible athlete,” Yocke stated in regards to the woman who was dominating on the basketball court docket lower than a month in the past. “In every thing she does, she goes at it 100%. It’s simply enjoyable to be round that sort of vitality and that sort of athleticism.”
Junior Keira Brady was additionally productive, going 3 for 3 and scoring two runs. Mia Rodriguez went 3 for 4 and Lindsey Miller additionally hit a house run.
After taking part in the late 7 p.m. recreation on Thursday, the San Jose college can have 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Friday video games in opposition to Amador Valley and Benicia respectively.
“This can be a nice event as a result of regardless of who you’re taking part in, it seems like nice competitors,” Yocke stated. “It’s good to get out of your space and (play) groups you don’t know as nicely.”
No. 1 St. Francis 9, Monte Vista 0
No. 1 St. Francis 9, Freedom 2
The Lancers (11-1) dominated each of their video games on Thursday, beginning with a lopsided win over Monte Vista (3-4) in 5 innings. Kate Munnerlyn went three innings and struck out eight, after which Chloe Cummings Ok’ed two extra in reduction to shut out the sport. Munnerlyn additionally hit a house run and had 4 RBIs, and Lexi O’Gorman additionally drove in two runs. Freshman Jaime Oakland was 2 for 3 with two runs scored. Monte Vista shortstop Jasmine Chao had one in all three Mustang hits.
Saint Francis was in management in opposition to Freedom (2-4) from the very begin, scoring six runs within the prime of the primary inning because the Lancers cruised to a different victory. Third baseman Rebecca Quinn hit a house run and drove in three runs, and Hannah Cushing additionally accounted for 3 RBIs. Shannon Keighran, who threw a no-hitter final week, struck out seven in 5 innings. Isabella Beltram drove in each of Freedom’s runs.
No. 9 Capuchino 4, No. 18 Sequoia 1
Capuchino scored three runs within the prime of the seventh to saddle Sequoia (10-1) with its first lack of the season. Capuchino (12-2) had Avery Motroni, Madison Choi, Lola Sierra and Elizabeth Do drive in a single run apiece through the league matchup. Nohemi Livingston struck out 4 and held Sequoia scoreless for the ultimate six innings. Freshman Nisha Mehta drove in Sequoia’s solely run of the sport.
Los Altos 4, Mountain View 0
After its upset of Milpitas on Monday, Los Altos (7-6) adopted up a loss to Wilcox with one other victory, this time a 4-1 win in opposition to league foe Mountain View (7-8). Senior Lauren Han was 2 for two with two RBIs, and Maggie Byrne and Sophia Asar every had two hits. Asar was additionally stellar on the mound, permitting three hits throughout seven innings. Marissa Tsoi had a kind of hits for Mountain View.
No. 17 Branham 3, Dwell Oak 1
Branham improved to 9-2 and remained unbeaten in BVAL Mount Hamilton play due to nice play from standouts resembling Kaliya Yco, who scored a run by stealing residence. Third baseman Gabriella Diotalevi was 2 for 3, and Sarina Nunes and Marisa Mendez drove in a single run every. Jacqueline Connolly Hojas struck out 5 and allowed one unearned run in opposition to Dwell Oak. The Acorns (4-7) received two hits from senior Jasmine Mixco and junior Mara DiFrancesco.
No. 12 Westmont 3, No. 13 Willow Glen 0
After knocking off two prime groups within the final two weeks, Willow Glen had the tables turned because it was defeated by a Westmont staff that held the Rams to 4 hits. Westmont (10-5) senior Bella Andrade struck out seven in a whole recreation, and in addition helped her personal trigger by driving in a single run on the plate. Senior Caitlin Sredanovich additionally had an RBI. Willow Glen (9-3) senior Aleki Ulu had an RBI and freshman pitcher Alanna Clincy struck out 10.
Faculty Park 8, No. 6 Foothill 3
No. 2 San Ramon Valley 5, Faculty Park 1
Faculty Park cut up its two video games in opposition to high quality competitors on Thursday night. Faculty Park scored six runs within the fifth inning to tug away from Foothill (6-3) within the last body of the shortened recreation. Jessica Delatorre hammered a house run, and Emma Wooden went 2 for 3, drove in two RBIs and scored two runs herself. Junior Dulce Harris additionally scored and drove in a run in opposition to Foothill, who had 11 hits and received RBIs from Kayla Springer and AvaMarie Perry.
Within the subsequent recreation, San Ramon Valley managed the motion. Pitcher Paige McLeod allowed three Faculty Park hits in six innings and struck out 5. SRV’s Addie Layous, Ava Lyons and Mikaela Finley had two multi-hit outings. They saddled Faculty Park (5-1) with the Nice Hill college’s first lack of the season.
BASEBALL
Cardinal Newman 8, No. 6 Bellarmine 0
Bellarmine’s nice run by way of the Boras Traditional event ended with disappointment, with the WCAL energy being routed by Cardinal Newman within the last. The Bells (11-4-1) stored it inside two runs till the underside of the fifth, when Cardinal Newman scored 5 runs to interrupt the sport open. Bellarmine may solely muster three hits, and Trent Malik had two of these.
No. 2 Valley Christian 9, Nice Grove 0
The Warriors (13-3) ended its time on the Nationwide Traditional hosted by El Dorado highschool with a simple victory over Nice Grove in a comfort matchup. Valley Christian scored seven runs within the third inning to interrupt the sport open. Senior Carmelo Rivera went 3 for 3 with two RBIs, and in addition stole three bases. Senior Jacob Hudson had two RBIs and senior Michael Castenada was 2 for 4. Sophomore Quinten Marsh pitched 5 innings and struck out six.
No. 3 Archbishop Mitty 9, Woodcreek 1
Junior Luka Pintar went the gap for Mitty in a stellar efficiency on the Boras Traditional, placing out 11 and strolling just one batter. Makoa Sniffen went 3 for 4 with two RBIs, and Luka Brocilo, Jarren Advincula and David Estrada additionally had multi-hit days. Senior Alijah Ramos hit a triple and had two RBIs. Archbishop Mitty scored 4 runs within the third inning to tug away from Woodcreek.
Heritage 8, Freedom 4
The Patriots survived a sixth-inning scare to enhance to 8-3 and earn a victory over Bay Valley Athletic League rival Freedom (6-4). Freedom scored 4 runs within the backside of the sixth to chop Heritage’s result in one run, however Heritage answered with three runs within the prime of the seventh. Anthony Potestio went 3 for 3, drive in 5 runs and hit a house run. Sophomore JJ Kinnaird went 2 for 4 and scored two runs, and Riley Pimentel hit a double and had one RBI. Zach Fesinmeyer hit a double and drove in a single RBI.