Softball Recap: Quincy Sets Scoring Season-High Against Portola

Trojans

Team Score (Highest)

04/29/25 @ Portola	20
02/28/25 vs Non Varsity Opponent	18
04/25/25 vs Plumas Charter	17
03/20/25 vs CORE Butte	13
03/22/25 vs Trinity	11

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Quincy). They put the hurt on the Portola Tigers with a sharp 20-4 win on Tuesday. The victory was familiar territory for the Trojans, who have now won four matchups in a row.

Jemma Trueblood made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with one home run and five RBI. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Jenna Peay was a standout: she went 2-for-5 with five RBI and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Molly Newton, who went 2-for-5 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.

Quincy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

Quincy's record now sits at 16-4. As for Portola, their loss dropped their record down to 12-8-1.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Quincy will face off against Maxwell at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13.47 runs per game on average), something the Trojans will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Portola, they will square off against Williams at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers are facing the Yellowjackets at the right time seeing as the Yellowjackets are stuck on a 15-game losing streak.