Softball Recap: Katella Has No Trouble Against Santa Paula

Knights

Margin (Wins)

04/30/25 @ Laguna Hills	19
04/28/25 @ Loara	15
02/18/25 vs Savanna	15
05/15/25 vs Santa Paula	10
04/11/25 vs Laguna Hills	10

It's playoff time, and Katella had no trouble coming through when it counted. Everything went their way against the Santa Paula Cardinals on Thursday as they made off with a 17-7 victory. The result was nothing new for the Knights, who have now won eight matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.

Nataly Rodarte was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Jazlyn Garcia, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.

Katella was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .613. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.

The win got Katella back to even at 13-13. As for Santa Paula, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-12.

Looking ahead, Katella will square off against Vasquez at 3:15 p.m. on Saturday. The Mustangs will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Knights surely won't give up without a fight. Santa Paula does not have any more games scheduled as of now.