California High School Softball - Torrey Pines Otay Ranch
March 6, 2023: Chula Vista, CA 91913
The Torrey Pines Falcons softball team (San Diego, CA), was routed 6-3 in Monday's non-league test with the host Otay Ranch Mustangs (Chula Vista, CA)
Coming up next, the Mustangs encounter the Rancho Bernardo Broncos (San Diego, CA) in a non-league test, on Tuesday, March 7. Otay Ranch will attempt to improve on its 5-0 season record. The Broncos come into the test with a 5-0 record after their 3-0 non-league win over Carlsbad (Carlsbad, CA).
The Falcons (5-1) will now prepare for their test against Scripps Ranch (San Diego, CA). The Falcons come into the non-league test with a 0-3 record. In their last test, Scripps Ranch was routed by San Pasqual (Escondido, CA), 11-3, in a non-league test.
Game Summary
FALCONS TASTE DEFEAT FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 2023
THE TORREY PINES LADY FALCONS LOST THEIR FIRST GAME OF THE SEASON TO THE DEFENDING CIF OPEN DIVISION CHAMPION OTAY RANCH MUSTANGS 6-3 IN THE SEMI-FINALS OF THE PLATINIM (TOP) DIVISION OF THE 40 TEAM 2023 COUGAR CLASSIC IN A GAME PLAYED AT KIT CARSON PARK IN ESCONDIDO. THE GAME WAS TIGHT WITH OTAY RANCH LEADING 4-3 GOING TO THE LAST INNING. THE MUSTANGS SCORED 2 RUNS TO GO UP 6-3 AND THE FALCONS PUT RUNNERS ON 1ST AND 3RD WITH 2 OUTS WHEN THE OTAY RANCH LEFT FIELDER MADE A GAME SAVING DIVING CATCH TO END THE CONTEST.SOPHOMORE EVA GUTIERREZ WENT 2-3 TO LEAD TORREY PINES ON OFFENSE. THE FALCONS DROPPED TO 5-1 ON THE SEASON WITH THE LOSS WHILE OTAY RANCH IMPROVED TO 6-0 WITH THE WIN. OTAY RANCH ADVANCES TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME OF THE TOURNAMENT WHERE THEY WILL FACE RANCHO BERNARDO FOR THE TITLE.