Scripps Ranch and University City are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2019, but likely not for long. The Falcons will host the Centurions at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Scripps Ranch took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They skirted past Clairemont 11-10. Considering the Falcons' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Sarah Cornelissen
| 04/29/25 vs Clairemont | 3 |
| 04/17/25 vs Madison | 2 |
| 05/08/24 vs Point Loma | 2 |
| 05/03/24 @ Canyon Hills | 2 |
| 04/24/24 @ Ramona | 2 |
Sarah Cornelissen was incredible, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with three runs, two doubles, and one RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Eme Ledbetter, who went 3-for-4 with three runs and one double.
Scripps Ranch kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask University City). Everything went their way against Madison on Tuesday as they made off with a 14-1 win. The Centurions haven't had any issues with the Warhawks recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive victory against them.
Melia Galvan was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Audrey Forde was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Addyson Weathers was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Scripps Ranch's win bumped their record up to 9-6. As for University City, their victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-4 and their overall record up to 7-13-1.
Everything went Scripps Ranch's way against University City in their previous meeting two weeks ago, as Scripps Ranch made off with a 10-1 win. Do the Falcons have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Centurions turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
