Softball:
Azusa didn’t just claim its first Montview League championship in 14 years, they dominated their way to the title.
After Thursday’s 8-3 victory at second-place Sierra Vista, the Aztecs secured the two-game sweep of the Dons.
Azusa is now 8-0 in league and they’ve defeated their counterparts by a combined margin of 93-6.
Iliana Cardenas went the distance, allowing just one earned run on five hits.
She walked four and struck out eight Sierra Vista batters.
Natalie Garcia singled twice and drove in a run for the Dons.
Sophia Pedroza was saddled with the loss after surrendering six runs (four earned) on four hits over two innings of work.
She walked four and didn’t strike anyone out.
Angelian Correos singled and drove in two runs.
Raelene Rodriguez walked, singled twice and scored.
Alyssa Ceballos singled, doubled, scored and had two RBIs.
Natalie Sosa walked, singled and scored a pair of runs.
Breanna Rodriguez went 2-for-3, with a walk, run scored and two RBIs.
Gwendalyn Rivas had an RBI, Mia Pedroza scored two runs and Juliana Canizales walked and singled in the win.
Alexandra Caballero scored once for the Aztecs.
Quotable:
Azusa coach & 1988 graduate, George Penalbar: “I’m really proud of these young ladies winning league. Putting in all the hard work during these difficult times.”
Box Score:
A: 0-4-4-0-0-0-0-(8)
SV: 0-0-0-2-0-1-0-(3)
Win: Iliana Cardenas
Loss: Sophia Pedroza
2B: Alyssa Ceballos (A)
Montview League Standings:
Azusa (10-1 overall, 8-0 in league)
Sierra Vista (6-5, 6-2)
Workman (4-3, 4-3)
Nogales (8-11, 4-4)
Duarte (1-8, 1-7)
Gladstone (0-7, 0-7)
Azusa’s Remaining Schedule:
5/25: Azusa at Duarte
5/27: Azusa at Workman
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