After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Glenn, Samueli Academy was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 16-2 margin over the Legacy College Prep Lions. The victory was some much needed relief for the Firewolves as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak.
Maya Gonzales made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Gonzales was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Violette Martinez, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and five RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Kristina Perez, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Samueli Academy's win bumped their record up to 2-7. As for Legacy College Prep, their defeat was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Samueli Academy will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Century at 6:30 p.m. on April 8. As for Legacy College Prep, they will square off against The Webb Schools at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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