Softball Recap: Dynamic duo of Sophie Kearse and Julia Piekarski lead Canyon Crest Academy to victory

By Team Reports May 11, 2024, 7:00am

Softball Recap: Canyon Crest Academy Ravens vs. San Dieguito Academy Mustangs

It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Canyon Crest Academy ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They skirted past the San Dieguito Academy Mustangs 7-6. That's two games straight that Canyon Crest Academy has won by just one run.

Canyon Crest Academy let Julia Piekarski and Sophie Kearse loose on the outfield. Piekarski went 3-for-3 with two RBI, while Kearse scored two runs while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of August Mittag, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.

On San Dieguito Academy's side, Lilly Besemer spent all 7.2 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and five unearned) runs on nine hits. Those 7.2 innings set a new season-high mark for her.

At the plate, Hannah Barker made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Rachelle Acosta, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.

Even though they lost, San Dieguito Academy was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Canyon Crest Academy only hit a.

The win made it two in a row for Canyon Crest Academy and bumps their season record up to 6-19. As for San Dieguito Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-17.

As of now, neither Canyon Crest Academy nor San Dieguito Academy have any future games scheduled.

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