The Templeton Eagles will challenge the St. Joseph Knights at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing isn't great for Templeton: they have been struggling with five straight losses at home, while St. Joseph has snatched up six consecutive wins on the road.
Templeton took a six-run defeat the last time they faced off against Lompoc, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Eagles had just enough and edged out the Braves 10-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Eagles have posted since April 14, 2025.
Emma Kriling
| 05/01/26 @ Lompoc | 5 |
| 03/06/26 vs Nipomo | 4 |
| 03/25/25 @ Atascadero | 3 |
| 03/13/26 @ Frontier | 2 |
| 03/05/26 vs King City | 2 |
Emma Kriling was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ella Acosta, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one double.
Meanwhile, St. Joseph earned a 10-6 win over Mission College Prep on Friday.
Khandi Rodriguez tossed a big game, tossing six innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Emily Cervantes, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and one triple. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Vienn Bowker was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs.
Templeton picked up their first road victory, bumping their record up to 5-19-1. As for St. Joseph, their win bumped their record up to 22-3-1.
Templeton might still be hurting after the 12-2 loss they got from St. Joseph when the teams last played back in April. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
