It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Carlsbad ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Torrey Pines Falcons, sneaking past 3-2. Winning may never get old, but the Lancers sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.

Sofia Tillis
| 04/17/26 vs Torrey Pines | 9 |
| 04/13/26 @ San Marcos | 14 |
| 04/03/26 vs Del Norte | 17 |
| 03/31/26 @ Del Norte | 15 |
| 03/24/26 vs Oceanside | 11 |
| + 9 more games |
Sofia Tillis spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Chloe Hernandez, who went 3-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
Carlsbad's victory bumped their record up to 14-1. As for Torrey Pines, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-7-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Carlsbad will challenge La Costa Canyon at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Mavericks' pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so the Lancers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Torrey Pines, they will square off against Rancho Buena Vista at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Falcons 3.7, the Longhorns 2.3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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