Portola extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 4-7. They came up short against the Rosary Academy Royals, falling 19-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bulldogs of the 18-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
As for Rosary Academy, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-10. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.3 runs over those games.
For Rosary Academy's part, Alexandra Kontogouris made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. Kontogouris has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hayden Huerta, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Audrinah 'Boo Boo' Barajas, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Portola will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Northwood at 3:30 p.m. on the 7th. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Timberwolves have averaged an impressive 7.3 runs per game this season. As for Rosary Academy, they have already played their next matchup, a 2-1 loss against Burroughs on the 28th.
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