Softball Recap: Make It Seven in a Row for Poly

Bears

Margin (Wins)

02/20/26 vs Centennial	13
04/15/26 @ Arlington	11
03/20/26 vs Bishop Gorman	10
03/20/26 vs Santa Margarita	10
03/11/26 vs Orange Vista	10

Poly extended their winning streak to seven on Friday, bumping them up to 17-7. They were the clear victors by a 10-3 margin over the Valley View Eagles. Considering the Bears have won eight contests by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Marley Audoma made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 21 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double.

In other batting news, Katelyn Cortez was incredible, firing off two home runs, four runs, and three RBI while going 3-for-3. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Violet Espin was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.

As for Valley View, their defeat ended a nine-game streak of away wins and brought them to 19-5. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for they, who until this game were averaging 3.83 runs allowed.

On Valley View's side, Malia Garcia made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with one double and one RBI.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Poly is set to challenge their familiar foe Liberty at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Valley View will face off against rival Arlington at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday.