El Capitan/Centennial Academy's game last Saturday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They put the hurt on the Maryvale Prep Matador with a sharp 21-8 win. That 13 run margin sets a new team best for El Capitan/Centennial Academy this season.
Samantha Hammon made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Hammon was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, El Capitan/Centennial Academy got a massive performance out of Ruth Timpson, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Layla Hammon, who scored three runs and stole eight bases while going 1-for-2.
On Maryvale Prep's side, Kaylyn Schiefelbein and Emma Basurto Ibanez stepped up to the plate in a big way. Schiefelbein scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all two of her plate appearances, while Basurto Ibanez scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-1. MiaAnahi Ruiz Carrillo was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base.
El Capitan/Centennial Academy now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Maryvale Prep, their loss dropped their record down to 1-6.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: El Capitan/Centennial Academy beat Maryvale Prep by a score of 22-11 later that day.
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