Softball Recap: Make It Three in a Row for Design Tech

Design Tech entered their tilt with Luis Valdez Leadership Academy on Wednesday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They blew past the Lions 18-2. That's more bragging rights for the Dragons, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Ella Lewis

Stolen Base (Career)

04/15/26 @ Luis Valdez Leadership Academy	7
03/25/25 vs KIPP San Jose Collegiate	4
04/01/26 @ KIPP San Jose Collegiate	3
03/12/26 @ Jefferson	2
04/25/25 @ KIPP San Jose Collegiate	2

Ella Lewis and Adelaide Chuang were major factors while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Lewis tossed three innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Chuang pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. At bat, Lewis went 3-for-5 with seven stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI, while Chuang went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. Those seven stolen bases gave Lewis a new career-high.

In other batting news, Ashley Trainer was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Those RBI were her first of the season. Caitlin Edwards was another key player, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.

Design Tech kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 20 hits. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

Design Tech's record now sits at 5-3. As for Luis Valdez Leadership Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.

Looking ahead, Design Tech will take on Latino College Preparatory Academy at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. The Golden Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 20.77 runs per game on average), something the Dragons will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Luis Valdez Leadership Academy, they will square off against Summit Shasta at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Lions' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Black Bears have averaged an impressive 10.2 runs per game this season.