It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Rio Hondo Prep can now relate to. They fell 4-1 to the University Trojans on Friday. The Kares were red-hot at the plate heading into the matchup (they scored no less than ten runs in the three contests prior), but the Trojans' pitchers proved too tough.
TARA RILEY was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of JANNA TAFLINGER, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Kares
| 05/30/25 vs University | 1-4 |
| 05/24/25 @ Adelanto | 22-11 |
| 05/21/25 vs Katella | 12-11 |
| 05/17/25 vs St. Monica | 16-6 |
| 05/15/25 vs Southlands Christian | 8-6 |
The defeat snapped Rio Hondo Prep's winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 20-6 record. As for University, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-10 record this season.
Rio Hondo Prep and University are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Kares will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Taft at 4:00 p.m. Rio Hondo Prep will need to watch out since the Toreadors have now posted at least ten runs in their last three contests. As for University, they will welcome Marquez at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Gladiators' pitching crew has only allowed two runs per game this season, so the Trojans' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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