Nova and South Broward squared off in some playoff action on Monday, but Nova had to settle for second. They fell 8-5 to the South Broward Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Nova of the 11-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture two weeks ago.
Samantha Sandoval made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole three bases while going 4-for-4.
On South Broward's side, Isabel Wellins 2024 made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). Wellins 2024 was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mayah Torres 2026, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. Onya Lee-Golightly 2025 was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Nova has traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season. As for South Broward, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-8.
Nova does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for South Broward, they will face off against St. Thomas Aquinas at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. South Broward is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.7 runs per game this season.
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