The James Lick Comets are taking a road trip to challenge the Evergreen Valley Cougars at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. James Lick has now lost eight straight dating back to last season, leaving the team hunting for their first win since April 25.
James Lick came up short against Mt. Pleasant on Wednesday, falling 21-11.
Natalie Cortez
| 03/26/25 @ Mt. Pleasant | 3 |
| 03/21/25 vs Gunderson | 3 |
| 05/10/24 @ Yerba Buena | 2 |
| 05/03/24 vs Hill | 1 |
| 05/02/24 vs Del Mar | 2 |
| + 5 more games |
Natalie Cortez stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-2. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last ten games she's played dating back to last season. Jada Cruz was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Evergreen Valley lost 10-4 to Independence on Wednesday. The loss continues a trend for the Cougars in their meetings with the 76ers: they've now lost three in a row.
Mackenzie Brongiel spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and seven unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 14 Ks. Those 14 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Daven Woodham made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
James Lick's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Evergreen Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 1-6.
Everything went James Lick's way against Evergreen Valley when the teams last played back in April of 2024, as James Lick made off with a 15-5 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for James Lick since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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