The Rams took their first step toward their fourth state berth in five years with a 6-4 home win over stubborn Palo Verde in the opening round of the Mountain Region tournament.
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Bishop Gorman’s softball team battled back from an early 3-0 deficit in its first game Saturday, but lost twice in the Savanna Rebels Tournament in Anaheim, California.
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Megan Johnson went 3-for-4 with two RBIs Friday as visiting Silverado edged Green Valley in softball, 11-10.
The Falcons return four starters and are hoping to finish strong this season.
The Wildcats return five starters and are looking to build off of last season’s success.
All-state pitcher Sam Pochop came on for a one-out save, and Rancho withstood a late power surge from the Wildcats to claim a 6-5 road victory.
Selena Erickson was 4-for-4 with a double, four runs and six RBIs, including a grand slam in the bottom of the sixth inning, to propel Del Sol’s softball team to an 11-7 home win over Tech on Thursday.
The Dragons are hoping to put together a successful season under new head coach Ryan Fischer.
The Gators have plenty of experience and are hoping it will help them achieve big things this year.
New head coach Steve McMechan has six returning starters around whom to build.
New head coach Colyn List and the Warriors are hoping to qualify for the postseason and advance to state.
Junior Allyson Snelling singled home classmate Cara Beatty with the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning, and host Palo Verde rallied for a 7-6 victory over fourth-ranked Coronado.
Breanne Henricksen went 3-for-3 and tossed a four-hitter with five strikeouts to lead Arbor View’s softball team to a 7-1 win at Boulder City on Friday.