Acalanes got their first taste of in-conference action on Tuesday and they started things off strong. They came out on top against the Northgate Broncos by a score of 14-11. The Dons have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Broncos, too.
Maya Shoenhair was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up just one earned (and ten unearned) runs off 11 hits. Shoenhair was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2024.
Vanessa Choi
| 04/22/25 @ Northgate | 4 |
| 04/16/24 @ Campolindo | 3 |
| 03/11/24 vs Concord | 3 |
| 03/25/25 @ Campolindo | 2 |
| 03/20/25 vs Campolindo | 2 |
In other batting news, Vanessa Choi was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with four runs, one triple, and one RBI. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Santana Tamayo, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI and two runs.
Acalanes always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .533. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
With the win, Acalanes broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 9-4. As for Northgate, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Acalanes will host Alhambra at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Northgate, they will welcome Clayton Valley Charter at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Ugly Eagles will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Broncos surely won't give up without a fight.
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