Softball Recap: Bishop's Snags Seventh Win in Last Eight Games

Knights

Margin (Wins)

04/17/26 @ Santa Fe Christian	17
03/12/26 @ La Jolla	17
04/14/26 vs Foothills Christian	10
03/25/26 vs La Jolla	10
03/24/26 vs University City	7

Bishop had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 17-run drubbing they dealt Santa Fe Christian on Friday. The Knights blew past the Eagles 21-4. Considering the Knights have won eight games by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Bella Bravo made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Bravo was even better at the plate, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with four runs, three RBI, and one triple. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season.

In other batting news, Jessica Yao was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with one home run, four runs, and four RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2025. Another player making a difference was Sydney Mafong, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs, five RBI, and one double.

Bishop's was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .387 or higher in four consecutive contests.

Bishop's is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-3 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.8 runs over those games. As for Santa Fe Christian, their loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-6.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bishop's will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Coastal Academy at 3:30 p.m. on the 29th. As for Santa Fe Christian, they will venture away from home to take on Tri-City Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.