Softball Recap: Make It Three in a Row for Katella

Knights

Previous 3 Games

05/17/25 vs Vasquez	7-4
05/15/25 vs Santa Paula	17-7
05/07/25 vs Calvary Chapel	10-5

With a playoff win on the line, Katella rose to the challenge on Saturday. They walked away with a 7-4 win over the Vasquez Mustangs. The victory was familiar territory for the Knights, who have now won three matchups in a row.

Dani Neville spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Krystal Barrios, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Nataly Rodarte, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, two RBI, and one double.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Katella kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in four consecutive games.

Katella pushed their record up to 14-13 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Vasquez, they moved to 16-13 with that defeat, which also ended their three-game winning streak.

Looking ahead, Katella will face off against Rio Hondo Prep at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Vasquez does not have any more games scheduled as of now.