Softball Game Preview: La Quinta Aztecs vs. Anaheim Colonists

The La Quinta Aztecs will square off against the Anaheim Colonists at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.

While Aztecs fans will have to keep waiting for their team to come home, they shouldn't be too worried about the road trip considering the result of Wednesday's season opener. They were the clear victor by a 13-2 margin over Magnolia on Wednesday. The win continues a trend for the Aztecs in their matchups with the Sentinels: they've now won three in a row.

Kailey Huynh

Runs (Career)

02/19/25 @ Magnolia	3
04/22/24 vs Rancho Alamitos	2
04/30/24 @ Pioneer	1
04/24/24 @ Bolsa Grande	1
04/12/24 vs Los Amigos	1

Kailey Huynh and Ella Magga did most of the damage at the plate: Huynh scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Magga scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Those three runs gave Huynh a new career-high. Raellie Faatuga was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.

La Quinta was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .406. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Magnolia only posted a batting average of .062.

Meanwhile, everything went Anaheim's way against Godinez Fundamental on Wednesday as Anaheim made off with a 17-7 victory.

Taylor Falt made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Falt was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5.

In other batting news, Brooke Chavez was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kamila Ramirez, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.

La Quinta might still be hurting after the 19-4 defeat they got from Anaheim in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Can La Quinta avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.