Girls Softball – Game Reports

SOL Pumas 7, Sol Panthers 6

CILLA Girls Softball concluded the regular season on Monday, March 15th as the SOL Pumas held on to defeat the SOL Panthers, 7-6 in another close contest.

Kenia Rostran led the offensive attack for the SOL Pumas, reaching base both times and scoring two runs. Pitcher Jialy Archbold-McLaughlin pitched a complete game to earn the win.

The SOL Panthers were led by Eowyn Hawkins, who reached base in all three at bats and scored twice. Teammate Hannah Bodden was also on base three times.

The SOL Panthers turned two excellent double plays. Right fielder Ayjha Ebanks made a fine running catch and threw to first to double off the runner. Later in the game first baseman Demae Lee caught a soft liner and again got the second out at first base.

The game ball was presented to first year player Ayjha for her great catch.

The SOL Pumas finished in first place for the regular season with a 6-2 record.

Scoring by inning:

Final Regular Season Standings:

SOL Jaguars 12, Sol Panthers 11

The end-of-season tournament began on March 17th with a thrilling game as the SOL Jaguars rallied from deficits of 6-0 and 11-3 to pull out a dramatic 12-11 win in their final at bat.

The SOL Panthers built up a good lead with a balanced offensive attack. Lili Aleria, Stephanie Menko, Keirsten McLaughlin, and Demae Lee each scored two runs, with Stephanie’s RBI double being the big blow in the six run first inning. Catcher Jahzara Barnes added two RBIs.

The SOL Jaguars were led by Rio Windsor, who was two for three with three runs scored, Janey Veilleux, who scored two runs, Shay Windsor, who was two for three with three runs and an RBI, and Clara Ramos, who was three for three with two runs and two RBIs.

The intense game came down to the final inning. The SOL Panthers led 11-8 with two outs and the bases loaded for the SOL Jaguars. Shay hit a high pop-up just behind second base that appeared to be the final out. However the catch was dropped and all three runners managed to score on the play after the ball bounced away. Shay later advanced to third base on a wild pitch and Clara brought her home with the game winning run on a solid line drive base hit to centre field.

Scoring by inning:

SOL Pumas 10, Sol Jaguars 7

In Saturday’s contest Leila Dixon, Angelie Bodden and Jeliyah McLean each had two run singles, as the SOL Pumas used a balanced offensive attack to defeat the SOL Jaguars, 10-7.

Aydis Rostran, Tracey Campbell, Jialy Archbold-McLaughlin and Stefany Martinez each scored twice for the victors, while Jialy pitched a complete game, striking out five batters. Aydis made a fine catch in the first inning and ran over to tag first base to complete a double play. Tracey also made a very good catch on a pop fly near second base later in the game. Lindsay Bodden had a solid defensive game while playing first base for the first time this season.

The SOL Jaguars had seven different players score a run, and Withney Jackson hit a three run homer in the second inning. Clara Ramos finished 1-1 with an RBI and two walks, but Jialy kept most of the bats silent on this night. Zhanna McDonald made a good catch on a fly ball to left field.

Game balls were presented to Jialy of the SOL Pumas for being on base three times and her good pitching, and to Withney of the SOL Jaguars for a good inning of pitching and her three run homer to left centre.

Scoring by inning:

Current Standings:

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