Softball Recap: Sacred Heart of Jesus Has No Trouble Against Pomona Catholic

Comets

Margin (Wins)

03/28/25 @ St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy	24
03/18/25 vs St. Bernard	23
03/20/25 @ St. Mary's Academy	19
03/15/25 @ Wilson	19
03/01/25 vs Mountain View	15

Sacred Heart of Jesus won against Alhambra last Saturday with 15 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Tuesday. The Comets were the clear victors by a 15-3 margin over the Pomona Catholic Pacers. The result was nothing new for the Comets, who have now won seven games by ten runs or more so far this season.

Alina Valenzuela made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March of 2024.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Melania Saborio, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. What's more, she posted two doubles, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Yelena Moran, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one triple, one run, and one RBI.

Sacred Heart of Jesus kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 11 hits in three consecutive contests.

The victory got Sacred Heart of Jesus back to even at 7-7. As for Pomona Catholic, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 0-5.

Coming up, Sacred Heart of Jesus will welcome La Salle at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Lancers will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Comets surely won't give up without a fight. As for Pomona Catholic, they will head out on the road to square off against St. Mary's Academy at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Pacers are facing the Belles at the right time seeing as the Belles are stuck on a ten-game losing streak.