Softball Recap: Notre Dame Drops Highest Score of Season Against Castilleja

Regents

Team Score (Highest)

03/28/25 @ Castilleja	17
03/07/25 vs Gunderson	13
03/08/25 vs Pioneer	9
03/26/25 vs Mercy	7
03/04/25 @ Gunn	7

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Notre Dame). They were the clear victors by a 17-6 margin over the Castilleja Gators on Friday. The win continues a trend for the Regents in their matchups with the Gators: they've now won nine in a row.

Cru Malate-Wells was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with five RBI, one run, and one double. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. U'Ilani Wells also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.

Malate-Wells wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Notre Dame kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. Notre Dame is a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

Notre Dame now has a winning record of 7-6. As for Castilleja, they dropped their record down to 2-3 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Notre Dame is set to square off against their familiar foe Jefferson at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Castilleja will take on rival Mercy at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.