Softball Recap: Rancho Bernardo Broncos vs. Del Norte Nighthawks
After flying high against La Costa Canyon last Thursday, Rancho Bernardo came back down to earth. The Rancho Bernardo Broncos fell 8-4 to the Del Norte Nighthawks on Tuesday. Rancho Bernardo was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Del Norte apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Ellery Housand was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Abigail Tripp was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
On Del Norte's side, Brooklyn Giaime and Jessica Phelps were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Giaime tossed three innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (she also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Phelps tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks). Giaime has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Giaime went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a double, while Phelps went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alexis Kyles, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Rancho Bernardo's loss dropped their record down to 9-5-1. As for Del Norte, their victory bumped their record up to 13-1.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Mission Hills the next time they take the field. Rancho Bernardo will host Mission Hills at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, while Del Norte will head out to face them at 4:00 p.m. on April 16th.
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