Softball Recap: Novato Snaps Nine-Game Streak of Losses at Home

Hornets

Team Score (Highest)

04/03/25 vs Concord	15
03/28/25 @ Montgomery	9
03/11/25 @ Concord	9
03/24/25 @ Terra Linda	7
02/28/25 @ Salesian College Preparatory	7

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Novato). They were the clear victors by a 15-3 margin over the Concord Bears on Thursday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Hornets needed considering they were shut out in their previous match.

Claire Hannan made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Those four runs gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Georgiana Castro, who scored four runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Those four stolen bases gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Giana Flores, who scored four runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.

Novato was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Novato's victory ended a nine-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 4-11. As for Concord, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.

Novato and Concord will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next games. The next time the Hornets see the field they'll take on San Marin at 4:30 p.m. on the 14th. As for Concord, their break will end when they face Berean Christian at 3:30 p.m. on the 15th.