Pinole Valley won the last time they faced Novato and things went their way on Friday too. The Spartans came out on top against the Hornets by a score of 6-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Spartans.
Mckenzie Ortega
| 04/03/26 @ Novato | 15 |
| 04/01/26 @ Freedom | 10 |
| 03/30/26 @ American Canyon | 6 |
| 03/27/26 @ El Cerrito | 12 |
| 03/25/26 @ Saint Mary's | 8 |
| + 4 more games |
Novato's batters probably weren't too happy with Mckenzie Ortega, who pitched a no hitter and racked up 15 Ks (she gave up two walks). Ortega has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ayla Serrano, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Liana Aguilar, who went 1-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run.
Pinole Valley's record now sits at 11-5. As for Novato, they dropped their record down to 4-10-1 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Pinole Valley and Novato will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next contests. The next time the Spartans see the field they'll take on Las Lomas at 4:30 p.m. on the 13th. As for Novato, their break will end when they face Terra Linda at 4:30 p.m. on the 13th.
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