Softball Recap: Northridge Academy's Win on Friday Extends Winning Streak to Five

Pumas

Previous 5 Games

05/23/25 vs Franklin	3-2
05/21/25 vs Bell	15-1
05/15/25 @ Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences	19-3
05/12/25 vs Vaughn	19-0
05/09/25 @ East Valley	22-2

Northridge Academy had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Franklin Panthers 3-2. The victory was familiar territory for the Pumas, who have now won five matches in a row.

Alondra Laguna was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run, one triple, and two RBI.

Laguna wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jackie Nettles, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base. Val Montes also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.

Northridge Academy's record now sits at 18-4. As for Franklin, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-10 record this season.

As of now, neither Northridge Academy nor Franklin have any future games scheduled.