Sadly, California Military Institute is still looking for their first win of the season after six games. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 22-0 walloping at the hands of the Temecula Prep Patriots on Monday. California Military Institute was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Temecula Prep apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
For Temecula Prep's part, Helena Scola made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over four innings pitched. Scola has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 15 consecutive pitching appearances. Scola was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with a home run, five stolen bases, and four runs.
In other batting news, Kori Dawson was a standout: she scored four runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen two or more in the last four games she's played. Lilliana Celiceo was another key contributor, going 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles.
California Military Institute's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Temecula Prep, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-9.
California Military Institute will look to defend their home field on April 9th against Santa Rosa Academy at 3:15 p.m. Santa Rosa Academy is coming into the match with six straight victories on the road, so California Military Institute will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Temecula Prep, they will take on Cornerstone Christian at 3:15 p.m. on April 9th.
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