Clairemont barely beat University City the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Chieftains put the hurt on the Centurions with a sharp 15-1 win on Thursday. That 14 run margin sets a new team best for the Chieftains this season.
Gigi Villalpando spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits.
At the plate, Maelea Silao was incredible, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with five RBI, three runs, and one triple. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Maddy Finley was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run and four RBI.
Chieftains
| 04/24/25 @ University City | 15-1 |
| 04/22/25 vs Madison | 15-4 |
| 04/17/25 @ Canyon Hills | 8-6 |
| 04/16/25 @ Hilltop | 11-2 |
| 04/15/25 vs Mira Mesa | 4-3 |
| 04/11/25 vs Olympian | 11-1 |
The victory (which was Clairemont's sixth in a row) raised their record to 11-7. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for University City, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-13-1 record this season.
Clairemont is taking a road trip to take on Scripps Ranch at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Chieftains' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Falcons have averaged an impressive 6.6 runs per game this season. As for University City, they will welcome Olympian at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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