Softball Recap: Make It Five in a Row for Liberty Charter

Lions

Previous 5 Games

04/29/25 @ Ocean View Christian	20-1
04/25/25 @ Bonsall	9-2
04/24/25 vs Bayfront Charter	7-2
04/17/25 @ Chula Vista Learning Community Charter	17-0
04/15/25 vs San Diego Academy	27-1

Liberty Charter entered their tilt with Ocean View Christian on Tuesday with four consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with five. They blew past the Patriots 20-1. That's more bragging rights for the Lions, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Layla Montgomery was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 12 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March of 2024. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base.

In other batting news, Liberty Charter got a massive performance out of Angie Carreon, who went a perfect 5-for-5 with six RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those six RBI gave Carreon a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Briza Pelayo, who went 3-for-4 with four runs, three RBI, and one double.

Liberty Charter kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 20 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matches they've averaged 12.4.

Liberty Charter's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-7. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Ocean View Christian, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.

Liberty Charter will venture away from home to square off against San Diego Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Cavaliers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 15.67 runs per game on average), something the Lions will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Ocean View Christian, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Chula Vista Learning Community Charter at 3:30 p.m. The Patriots' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cobras have averaged an impressive 10.6 runs per game this season.