Softball Recap: Mission Hills Triumphs

It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Mission Hills ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Del Norte Nighthawks 5-4. For the Grizzlies, this counts as revenge for the 5-0 win the Nighthawks walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2024.

Oloa Motas made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out ten over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.

Addison Russell

Runs (Career)

04/23/25 @ Del Norte	2
04/11/25 vs Rancho Bernardo	1
03/18/25 vs Mar Vista	1
03/08/25 vs Bonita Vista	1
03/03/25 vs Academy of Our Lady of Peace	1

In other batting news, Addison Russell was excellent, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Those two runs gave her a new career-high. Lillian Sengsouly was another key player, going 2-for-5 with two runs.

Mission Hills now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Del Norte, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 10-8-1.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mission Hills will take on Poway at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. The Titans will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Grizzlies surely won't give up without a fight. As for Del Norte, they will square off against San Marcos at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.