When it comes to getting a key hit for the Dos Pueblos softball team, the player’s grade level doesn’t matter.On Tuesday, in a scoreless second-round CIF Division 4 playoff game against visiting Santa Monica, freshman Ady Willett stepped up and delivered in the clutch. Called to pinch-hit in the fifth inning, Willett singled through right side of the infield to score Cassie Davis for the only run in a 1-0 Chargers’ victory. UPDATED CIF DIVISION-4 BRACKET Dos Pueblos (25-3), the … [Read more...]
CIF win comes with 11th shutout for Warriors
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Carpinteria's six-run sixth inning was the knock-out blow in an 8-0 second-round CIF win for the Warriors softball team on Tuesday, as visiting Whitney could not crack Catalina Maldonado in the Division-6 playoff game.The third-seeded Warriors advance to Thursday's quarterfinals, where they will host Yucca Valley, 6-5 winners over Rim of the World. It will be Carpinteria's third-straight playoff game at home."We just go out and play our game," said Maldonado, adding that having eight … [Read more...]
Wisdom, Galicinao earn top Big West awards
Friday, May 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Freshman pitcher Shelby Wisdom garnered Big West Freshman Field Player of the Year honors and Brie Galicinao was named the 2012 Coach of the Year it was announced Wednesday by the league office.A total of seven Gauchos garnered All-Big West distinction, marking the most since the 2008 season.Wisdom and junior outfielder Jessica Soria were both named to the All-Big West First Team. Senior catcher Lainey DePompa, sophomore second baseman Kathryn Pilpil, junior shortstop Keilani Jennings, … [Read more...]
Garden Grove’s Antunez sinks Royals
Friday, May 18, 2012 By 1 Comment
Garden Grove's Jasmine Antunez shut down San Marcos in Thursday's CIF first-round game, as the Argonauts recorded an 11-0 victory to advance in the Division-4 tournament.Stephanie Swann was the only Royal to reach base with a single in the top of the fourth inning. Antunez improved her record to 19-4 on the season with the one-hitter. CLICK HERE TO VIEW COMPLETE DIVISION 4 CIF BRACKET "It was a tough game for us against a very good Garden Grove team," explained Royals head coach Jeff … [Read more...]
Warriors secure first-round CIF victory
Thursday, May 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Catalina Maldonado connected for a two-run home run and Carmen Campi went 3-for-3 in Carpinteria's CIF victory on Thursday, a 5-1 decision over visiting Bishop in a Division 6 game.The first-round game was no cake-walk for the No. 3 seed Warriors."We didn't think the team was gonna to be that good and I'm proud we didn't get discouraged when we found out they were better," Campi said.The game remained scoreless until the bottom of the fourth inning when Maldonado blasted her home … [Read more...]
Early lead pushes Chargers through to second round
Thursday, May 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Run support is a pitcher's best friend, and the Dos Pueblos batters showed Hannah Harris a lot of love early.The Chargers softball team jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the first two innings of their first-round matchup with Maranatha on Thursday en route to a 7-2 victory."It's really nice to get three runs in the first inning then follow it up with two in the second," coach Donn Roberts said.Harris pitched a complete game and allowed three hits. At the plate, Chloe Madill led the team … [Read more...]
Berlo triples, fans 11 in Royals’ CIF win
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
San Marcos won its opening CIF wild-card game on Tuesday, topping Covina 4-2 in an eight-inning contest to start the Division 4 tournament.Kristen Berlo struck out 11 batters while scattering five hits to Covina. At the plate, the junior's triple in the top of the eighth inning led to the winning run.The Royals held a 2-0 lead going into the bottom of the seventh but Covina scored two with their backs against the wall and extended the game.Berlo led off the next inning with a triple … [Read more...]
Chargers, Warriors begin CIF as No. 3 seeds
Monday, May 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
As CIF softball brackets were released on Monday, Dos Pueblos' path towards a possible second-straight CIF title became a little clearer.The reigning Division 4 champs will host a wild-card winner on Thursday in the first round. The third-seeded Chargers (23-3) await the winner between Coachella Valley and Marantha.Carpinteria's Warriors (18-5-1) are also a No. 3 seed and will host their Division-6 opener. Bishop Union and Nuview Bridge play in a wild-card game to decide who will travel … [Read more...]
Gauchos win, fall short of conference title
Saturday, May 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
NORTHRIDGE – UCSB finished its season by completing a series sweep of Cal State Northridge with a 4-1 victory at Matador Diamond on Saturday afternoon.Heading into today's series' finales, UCSB and Long Beach State were both still in the hunt for the Big West Conference title and its accompanying automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament. The 49ers were able to capture the league crown with a series win over Pacific.UCSB took second – matching the program's best finish – for the … [Read more...]
Carpinteria routs Villanova to finish 10-0 in Frontier League
Thursday, May 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Carpinteria softball team finished the year with a perfect 10-0 record against Frontier League opponents after dominating Villanova 17-0.The highlight of Thursday's game was Dakota Wilcox's two home runs in the sixth inning. The first was a solo shot and her next time up, she smakced three-run homer.When asked if he ever had a player hit two home runs in the same inning, coach Henry Gonzalez said, "This is the first time."Catalina Maldonado pitched the first five innings of the … [Read more...]
Warriors’ fast start enough for win
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
After wrapping up the league title on Tuesday, the Carpinteria softball team continued its winning ways and defeated San Marcos 4-2 on Wednesday in a non-league matchup.An emotional letdown was a definite possibility after a 6-5 victory that ensured the Warriors the Frontier League championship, but the team smacked five hits to score four runs in the first two innings of Wednesday's game.With a comfortable lead in hand, pitchers Catalina Maldonado and Tatiana Verdugo stayed on the … [Read more...]
