Independence's game on Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They blew past the Foothill Trojans 17-1. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Falcons considering their two-run performance the game before.
Raegan Perry looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
At the plate, Maylea Lutu and Michaela Ames did most of the damage at the plate: Lutu went 2-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles, while Ames went 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. That's the most RBI Lutu has posted since back in April of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Kailey McCullough, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.
Falcons
| 03/03/26 @ Foothill | 57.1% |
| 02/26/26 vs Tehachapi | 42.3% |
| 02/28/26 vs Centennial | 30% |
| 02/28/26 vs Liberty | 21.1% |
| 02/25/26 vs Frontier | 18.2% |
Independence always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .571. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Independence's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3-1. As for Foothill, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Looking ahead, Independence will be taking part in a tournament against East Bakersfield at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Foothill, they will head out on the road to square off against Burroughs at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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