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May 12, 2013
Hawks End Season in Super Regionals, Semi Final Game
Riverside, CA - The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team competed at Riverside College over the weekend in the CalJC Southern Super Regional Championship and a chance to compete for the state title. SCC first had to face College of the Canyons who they had beaten twice earlier in the year. The Hawks fell 6-1 in their opening game, sending them in to the elimination bracket. SCC scored their only run of the game on a passed ball, bringing Morgan McGee home. The Hawks gave up 11 hits on the night while being held to only 4 with 8 strikeouts.
On Saturday, SCC faced Citrus College in an elimination game. In a game that went 8 innings, the Hawks walked away with a 4-3 win, ending the season for Citrus. At the end of regulation, the game was locked at 1-1. In the top of the 8th, the Hawk’s put up 3 runs on a sacrifice fly ball from Katie Denio, a wild pitch, and a single from Terry-Lee Rahe. Rahe went the distance in the circle picking up the win.
The win, set the stage for SCC to face conference foe, Riverside for the 4th time this season. SCC had previously beaten RCC 2 out of 3 times. The Hawks saw themselves down 2-0 after 2 doubles in the first inning. SCC rallied back to take the lead in the top of the 4th inning. Jordan Diaz led off with a single and advanced to second on a error. She then went onto score on a base hit from Terry-Lee Rahe. Hannah Romanski and Krystal Hoham followed with singles. Morgan McGee then drove a double into the right center gap to take the lead.
In the bottom of the 4th, RCC regained their lead with 4 unearned runs. The RCC loaded the bases on a pair of infield errors and walk, setting up a grand slam for the 7-3 lead.
From that point on, homeruns would rule the game. Faith Brinnon put one on the board for the Hawks in the top of the 5th. RCC matched it with a solo shot in the bottom half of the inning. Hannah Romanski then homered to centerfield in the top of the 6th to bring SCC to within 2 runs. The Hawks couldn’t capitalize however and stranded 2 runners on base in the 6th and one in the 7th.
Faith Brinnon led the Hawks offensively in the Super Regional, going 6-for-12 with a .500 average. SCC finishes out the season with a 33-11 record.
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May 6, 2013
Hawks Advance to Super Regionals
The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team will advance to the CalJC 2013 Super Regionals set to be played May 10-12. The field of teams is now narrowed down to eight after the Regional Series. The eight teams are broken up by seed into two separate 4-team double elimination tournaments with one side of the bracket being held at Mt. SAC, while the side SCC will be playing on will be held at Riverside City College. The 3 other teams on the Hawks side will be #1 ranked Riverside, #4 ranked College of the Canyons, and #8 ranked Citrus College. Citrus made the cut after eliminating Cypress College in an upset.
The Hawks have faced all 3 teams previously in the season with a 2-1 record against Riverside, a 2-0 record against College of the Canyons and a 1-0 record against Citrus. SCC will open the Super Regional at Riverside City College with an 8:00PM game on Friday against College of the Canyons. |
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May 5, 2013
Hawks Sweep Regional
Orange, CA - The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team swept the Regional series against Grossmont College with a 7-0 win on Saturday and a 10-2 mercy rule win on Sunday. An impressive offensive weekend with 7 homeruns for SCC proved to be too much for the Griffins to overcome. The wins improve the Hawks overall record to 32-9 on the year.
In Saturday’s matchup, it was Grossmont who put the pressure on early stranding 2 runners the first inning and then bases loaded in the second and third innings. The Hawks continued to work out of jams with good defense and pitching. Terry-Lee Rahe got the start and Josie Tucker came in and got the win, holding Grossmont to a combined 3 hits on the day.
In the bottom of the third inning the Hawks bats came alive kicked off by a 3 run homerun from Josie Tucker that plated Hannah Romanski and Rahe who had reached on singles. Tucker later hit another homerun for a total of 4 RBI on the day. McGee followed with a homerun in the same inning and Romanski hit one of her own to lead off the 5th inning. Faith Brinnon was 2-for-3 on the day.
On Championship Sunday, Josie Tucker picked up her second win of the weekend in the circle holding Grossmont to 4 hits. Tucker put up 5 strikeouts over 6 innings including striking out the side in the top of the 5th inning.
The Hawks struck early putting up 2 runs in the top of the first with a leadoff double from Faith Brinnon who then stole third and scored on a sacrifice fly from Terry-Lee Rahe. The second run came on an RBI single from Morgan McGee that scored Hannah Romanski who reached on a base hit.
The homeruns continued with a solo shot from Taylor Ousley to lead off the bottom of the second inning. The Hawks went on to score 5 more that inning with with singles from Brinnon, Jordan Diaz, Rahe, and doubles from Tucker and Krystal Hoham.
Down 8-0, Grossmont began to rally back scoring 2 runs in the top of the 4th with a walked batter, a single, and a double. Tucker ended the scoring threat with a strikeout.
It was Morgan McGee who would put up the final 2 runs for the Hawks with a solo homerun in the 4th and a second one in the 6th inning to finish off the mercy rule win. McGee was 3-for-4 with 3 RBI, 2 runs scored and 2 homeruns on the day. Brinnon, Diaz, and Tucker each had 2 hits on the day.
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April 29, 2013
SCC Will Host Softball Regional
The Santiago Canyon College Women's Softball Team will host Grossmont College in the first-round of regional play-offs this weekend. The regional is set up as a best of 3 game series with the first game scheduled for 2:00 on Saturday May 4th. Game 2 is scheduled for Sunday at 12:00 with an if-necessary game at 2:00. SCC enters the 16 team playoff field seeded at #6, while Grossmont is seeded at #10.
The California Community College Athletic Association stipulate minimum entry fees must be charged to spectators to attend the event. Ticket prices for all home play-off games will be $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for identified students, faculty, staff, senior citizens age 60 and over, and children. Come out and support our Hawks! |
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April 29, 2013
Romanski and Rahe Named to All So-Cal Team
The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team had 2 players named to the All Southern California Team over the weekend. The honors went to Hannah Romanski and Terry-Lee Rahe. First baseman, Hannah Romanski, hit in the 4 spot while compiling a .477 batting average throughout the course of the season. She drove in a team high 39 RBI with 10 doubles and 3 homeruns. Rahe put up a .484 batting average with 38 RBI, 9 doubles and 4 homeruns. Rahe compiled 93 innings in the circle for the Hawks while also seeing time at 3rd base. Congratulations to these athletes on a well deserved award! |
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April 25, 2013
Hawks Receive OEC Honors
Four members of the Santiago Canyon College Softball Team were honored with being selected to the All Orange Empire Conference team today. SCC proved to be a powerful offensive threat this season, leading the conference as a team with a .403 batting average. Leading the charge, were Terry-Lee Rahe, Hannah Romanski, Josie Tucker and Faith Brinnon who were all selected to the All Conference Teams.
First Team honors went to Terry-Lee Rahe and Hannah Romanski. Rahe threw 60 innings in the circle for SCC, twice beating the number one ranked team in the state. When not in the circle, Rahe spent time at 3rd base and had a conference batting average of .414 with 15 RBI and 22 runs scored. First baseman, Hannah Romanski, led the OEC in average throughout the majority of the season, finishing with a .414 average and 22 RBI.
Second Team honors when to Josie Tucker and Faith Brinnon. Tucker threw 61 innings with 45 strikeouts. On April 5th, Tucker threw a no hitter against Fullerton College. When not in the circle, Tucker remained in the lineup as the Designated Player and posted a team high .446 batting average while leading the team with 23 RBI. Brinnon anchored the Hawks at shortstop this season while posting a .390 batting average. Offensively, she led the team in the categories of runs scored, walks, and stolen bases.
The Hawks coaching staff was also honored today with the Coach of the Year award. Head Coach Lisa Camarco along with assistant coaches Lindsey Klabacha, Doug Aiken and Keely Starr led the team to a 30-9 finish. This award has now been bestowed on this staff 2 out of the last 3 years. Go Hawks! |
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April 24, 2013
Hawks End Conference With Mercy Rule Win
Mission Viejo, CA - The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team ended the regular season of play with an 8-0 mercy rule win over Saddleback College. The win marks a new school record of 30 wins on the season for the Hawks. SCC finished conference play with a 14-7 record, 30-9 overall. Terry-Lee Rahe picked up the win in the circle for SCC, combined with Josie Tucker who held Saddleback to only 2 hits over the 5 innings of play.
The Hawks put up 1 run in the top of the first inning on a double from Rahe, plating Faith Brinnon who had reached on a walk and stole second base. In the 4th inning, the Hawks added 4 more runs, on 2 homeruns. With one out, Rahe reached on a walk, Hannah Romanski followed with a single up the middle. Josie Tucker, then drilled a 3 run home run to deep centerfield, putting the Hawks up 4-0. With 2 outs, Morgan McGee followed with a solo homerun of her own, her 6th homerun of the year.
SCC put up their final 3 runs in the top of the 4th inning. Brinnon led off with a walk and advanced to second on a base hit from Jordan Diaz. Tucker drove a ball to left field picking up 2 RBI’s followed by a double from Hoham for the final RBI and run of the game.
Tucker and McGee led the offensive charge for SCC with 2 hits and a home run for each of them. Terry-Lee Rahe and Krystal Hoham each had a double on the day.
Next Up for SCC: The Hawks have completed the regular season and are now waiting for the playoff seeding to be conducted. SCC will host a to be determined team in the first round of regionals beginning Saturday, May 4th at 2:00PM. Playoff seeding will be released on Saturday. |
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April 20, 2013
Hawks Win 2 on the Road
Chula Vista, CA - The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team picked up their 28th and 29th win on the year down at Southwestern College in Chula Vista on Saturday. SCC defeated Southwestern College 7-1 and picked up a 7-0 forfeit win over Mt. San Jacinto College.
The Hawks had 12 hits with Terry-Lee Rahe leading the offensive Charge. Rahe was 3-for-4 on the day with 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Faith Brinnon, Josie Tucker, Krystal Hoham, and Tori White all had 2 hits on the day. Josie Tucker got the win, throwing a complete game and striking out 9.
Next Up for the Hawks: SCC will travel to Saddleback College on Wednesday for a 3:00 Orange Empire Conference game. |
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April 19, 2013
Hawks Hit 3 Homeruns in Win Over Santa Ana
Orange CA - The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team faced Santa Ana College for the 3rd and final Orange Empire Conference matchup between the two team. The Hawks defeated the Dons 9-4 with Josie Tucker picking up the win in the circle. Tucker threw 4 innings and held the Santa Ana offense to 1 hit.
Santa Ana took a 4-0 lead in the 3rd inning. The Don’s loaded the bases on 2 singles and a fielder’s choice and then scored the first run of the game on a walk. A wild pitch accounted for the second run of the game. A ground out to second base allowed the third run, and the final run of the game for Santa Ana came on another wild pitch, before the Hawks were able to end the inning on a fly ball to centerfield.
SCC answered with 1 run in the bottom of the 3rd inning on a pinch hit sacrifice fly from Felicia Davis, which scored Morgan McGee who had reached on a leadoff double and advanced to third on a base hit from Faith Brinnon.
The Hawks put up 4 more runs in the bottom of the 4th inning to take the lead. Terry-Lee Rahe led off with a single and advanced to second on a throwing error. A single by Josie Tucker moved Rahe to third. Krystal Hoham loaded the bases after being hit by a pitch. Back to back singles from Morgan McGee and Courtney Malloy drove in Rahe and Tucker. Faith Brinnon drew a bases loaded walk to tie the game. Jordan Diaz delivered the go ahead RBI on a base hit that plated Malloy.
SCC put up an impressive offensive performance in the bottom of the 5th inning sealing the 9-4 victory. With 1 out, Josie Tucker drove a ball over the centerfield fence for a solo home run. Krystal Hoham reached on a single and then scored on the Hawks 2nd homerun of the inning, a 2 run blast off the bat of Morgan McGee. With 2 outs, Taylor Ousley continued the power display with a deep shot for the 3rd homerun of the inning.
Morgan McGee led the Hawks offensively going 3-for-4 with 3 RBI, 3 runs scored and a homerun. Faith Brinnon, Jordan Diaz, and Josie Tucker each had 2 hits on the day.
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April 17, 2013
Hawks Beat #1 Ranked RCC
Orange, CA - The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team defeated Riverside City College 4-3 in their final meeting of Orange Empire Conference play. The win gave the Hawks the edge in the series, taking 2 out of the 3 games from the team who has been ranked #1 in the state throughout the course of the season. Terry-Lee Rahe got the win the circle throwing 7 complete innings while striking out 6 RCC hitters.
RCC got out to an early lead with a leadoff homerun from Natalie Barrios. In the bottom of the third, the Hawks rallied back with 2 outs to take the lead. Faith Brinnon reached on a 2 out base hit, followed by a single from Jordan Diaz. Terry-Lee Rahe blasted a double over the centerfielder’s head scoring both Brinnon and Diaz and taking the lead 2-1.
SCC extended the lead to 3-1 in the bottom of the sixth inning. Rahe led off with a single, but was forced out on a groundball from Hannah Romanski. In an attempt to turn a double play, RCC made a throwing error that allowed Romanski to take second base. Danica Bryant came into run for Romanski and advanced to third on a groundball from Josie Tucker. Bryant went onto score on a throwing error during a pickoff attempt.
The Hawks looked to have the game sealed up in the top of the 7th inning, retiring the first two hitters in order. With 2 outs, RCC reached on a single and then tied the game on a 2 out homerun from Barrios. SCC retired the final batter of the inning, going into the bottom of the seventh tied 3-3.
Taylor Ousley came in as a pinch hitter to lead off the inning for the Hawks. On a 2-0 count, Ousley delivered a blast to right center field for the game winning, walk off homerun, sealing the 4-3 victory.
Offensively, the Hawks had 6 hits on the day, led by Faith Brinnon (2-for-3, with 1 run scored), Terry-Lee Rahe (1-for-2, 2RBI, and a double), and Taylor Ousley (1-for-1, with 1 run scored, 1 RBI, and a homerun).
Next Up for the Hawks: SCC will host Santa Ana College on Friday at 2:00PM. |
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April 5, 2013
Tucker Throws No Hitter
Fullerton, CA - The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team defeated Fullerton College 5-0 in an Orange Empire Conference game. Josie Tucker threw a complete game no hitter in the win. Offensively, the Hawks had 6 hits on the day with Faith Brinnon leading the charge. Brinnon was 2-for-4 with 2 runs scored and a stolen base.
Next Up for the Hawks: SCC will travel to Saddleback on Monday for a 3:00PM OEC game. |
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March 25, 2013
Hawks Get 21 Hits in Win
Orange, CA - The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team continues to be on a roll offensively, putting up 21 hits in the 5 inning win over Chaffey College on Monday. Josie Tucker got the win, pitching 3 complete innings, allowing only 1 hit with 3 strikeouts. Danica Bryant came in to relieve Tucker, throwing the final 2 innings of the game.
Terry-Lee Rahe and Morgan McGee led the offensive charge for the Hawks with Rahe going 4-for-4 with 4 runs scored, 4 RBI and a double. McGee was 3-for-3 with 3 runs scored, an RBI, and 2 doubles. Faith Brinnon was 3-for-4 with 3 runs scored. Felicia Davis, Katie Denio and Josie Tucker each contributed 2 hits in the win.
Next Up for SCC: The Hawks return to OEC play with a 3:00 game against Santa Ana College on Tuesday. |
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March 23, 2013
Hawks Sweep Canyons in Double Header
Orange, CA - The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team picked up 2 non conference wins on Saturday with a 14-4 and 6-4 win over College of the Canyons. The win brings SCC to a 22-5 overall record. Terry-Lee Rahe picked up the mercy rule win in the first game, pitching 6 complete innings. Josie Tucker got the win in game 2, pitching 7 complete innings.
The Hawks had 20 hits on the day, including impressive performances from several team members. Josie Tucker (4-for-7) had 4 RBI and a walk off 3 run homerun to complete the mercy rule win in the first game. Faith Brinnon had a 2 run homerun in the second game of the day. Hannah Romanski (4-for-6) had 4 RBI, Terry-Lee Rahe (3-for-6) had 3 RBI and Krystal Hoham (2-for-5) had 4 RBI on the day. |
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March 22, 2013
Rahe Holds RCC to 1 Hit in Victory
Orange, CA - The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team defeated Riverside City College, the #1 ranked team in the state today, 1-0. The win brings SCC within 1 game of first place in the Orange Empire Conference with a 9-3 record, 20-6 overall.
Terry-Lee Rahe held the RCC offense to only 1 hit on the day. The SCC defense was stellar behind Rahe, turning a double play and eliminating their scoring threat in the top of the 7th with a diving catch by Jordan Diaz stranding RCC runners on first and second.
The Hawks threated in the second inning with a one out double from Josie Tucker, but couldn’t produce. In the bottom of the 5th inning, SCC rallied once again. Krystal Hoham led off with a single and went all the way to third base on a sacrifice bunt from Courtney Malloy. Morgan McGee laid down a squeeze bunt, but RCC executed the out at home.
The game was locked 0-0 going into the 7th inning. In the top of the inning, RCC led off with a walk before the Hawks were able to retire the next two hitting with a pop up and a strikeout. The next runner reached on an infield error, bringing runners to first and second with 2 outs. A line drive in the right center gap looked like trouble, but Jordan Diaz came up with a diving catch to end the inning leaving RCC scoreless.
In the bottom of the 7th, Krystal Hoham and Courtney Malloy both singled with one out. Taylor Ousley came in to pinch hit and reached safely on a fielder’s choice that got Malloy out at second base, bringing Hoham to third. With 2 outs, Katie Denio delivered the game winning hit up the middle to score Hoham for the victory.
Up Next for the Hawks: SCC will host College of the Canyons in a non-conference double header on Saturday. Games are scheduled for 1:00 and 3:00. |
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March 20, 2013
SCC Now 2-0 in Golden West Series
Huntington Beach, CA - The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team defeated Golden West College 10-7 in the second round matchup of Orange Empire Conference play. With the win, SCC moves to 8-3 in OEC and 19-5 overall.
Golden West got on the board in the first inning with a leadoff homerun, followed by a double and then a 2 run homerun. The Hawks were able to get the next 3 outs in order to end the inning. SCC answered right back with 3 runs of their own in the top of the 2nd. Courtney Malloy walked to lead off the inning then advance to second on a single from Krystal Hoham. A walk to Taylor Ousley loaded the bases for Katie Denio who singled, scoring Malloy. Terry-Lee Rahe followed with a single scoring both Denio and Ousley.
Golden West answered with another run in the bottom half of the inning scoring an unearned run on a Hawk error. SCC tied the game up once again 4-4 in the top of the 3rd inning. Morgan McGee led off the inning with a walk and advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt. She later scored on an RBI single from Josie Tucker.
The game remained deadlocked until the top of the 5th inning when SCC saw more offensive production. Rahe led off with a single and advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt from Jordan Diaz. Consecutive walks to McGee and Malloy loaded the bases. Tucker and Hoham came up with back to back singles to bring 3 more runs across, giving the Hawks the lead 7-4. Golden West came up with another unearned run in the bottom of the 5th to bring them within 2.
SCC answered right back with another 3 run inning in the top of the 6th. Gabrielle Leveratto was hit by a pitch to lead off the inning. Rahe singled bringing runners to second and third. Jordan Diaz picked up an RBI on a base hit. Rahe then scored an unearned run when McGee forced an infield error. Josie Tucker then drove in the Hawks final run of the game, putting them ahead 10-5 going into the bottom of the 6th inning.
Golden West put up their final 2 runs after a leadoff walk, followed by a 2 run homerun. From there, SCC was able to shut down the Rustlers offense, with Tucker striking out the final 2 batters of the game in the bottom of the 7th inning to secure the win.
Offensively, SCC was led by Josie Tucker (3-for-4, 4 RBI), and Terry-Lee Rahe (3-for-5, 2 RBI). Josie Tucker picked up the win in the circle for SCC, pitching 7 innings with 8 strikeouts.
Next Up for SCC: The Hawks return home to face Riverside City College on Friday. First pitch is set for 2:00PM. |
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March 18, 2013
Tucker Holds Citrus to Two Hits in Win
Orange, CA - The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team defeated Citrus College 9-1 in a 6 inning non-conference mercy rule win on Monday. The Hawks pounded out 12 hits in the win bringing their overall record to 18-6 on the year. Josie Tucker threw a complete game; striking out 5 hitters and allowing only 2 hits and 1 run over 6 innings of work.
The Hawks took the lead in the bottom of the second inning and never looked back. Krystal Hoham led off the inning with a walk and stole second base. She advanced to third on a sacrifice fly to right field from Taylor Ousley. Katie Denio delivered an RBI single to get the Hawks their first run of the day. Tori White followed with her own single. Denio and White then stole to bring runners to second and third. Terry-Lee Rahe blasted a double in the right center gap to score Denio and White.
SCC added another run in the bottom of the 3rd on a double from Taylor Ousley, scoring Josie Tucker who reached on a double of her own. Citrus challenged in the top of the 4th inning. A leadoff walk and a hit batter allowed the first 2 hitters to reach safely. The runners advanced to second and third on a sacrifice bunt, followed by a sacrifice fly ball to score the only run that Citrus would see all day. With 2 outs and a runner a third, Josie Tucker struck out the hitter to end the threat.
In the bottom of the 5th inning, the Hawks added 3 more runs to their total, bringing the score to 7-1. Courtney Malloy led off with a double and later scored on an RBI single from Josie Tucker. Hoham reached after being hit by a pitch, bringing up Katie Denio who ripped a double to score both Tucker and Hoham.
In the bottom of the 6th inning, the Hawks put up the 2 more runs needed in order to finish off the game early. Morgan McGee led off with a walk, brining up Courtney Malloy who drove the ball deep to left field for a 2 run walk off homerun.
Offensively, the Hawks were led by Courtney Malloy, (3-for-4) with a double a homerun, 2 runs scored, and 2 RBI. Katie Denio was 2-for-2 with 3 RBI and a double. Josie Tucker was 2-for-3 with a double with 2 runs and 1 RBI, and Terry-Lee Rahe who was 2-for-4 with a double and 2 RBI.
Next Up for the Hawks: SCC will return to Orange Empire Conference play at Golden West College. First pitch is schedule for 3:00PM. |
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March 13, 2013
Hawks Outlast Fullerton in OEC Win
Fullerton, CA - The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team defeated Fullerton College 5-2 in an Orange Empire Conference game. The win puts SCC at at an overall record of 16-5, 6-3 in Orange Empire Conference play.
The Hawks struck early with 1 run in the top of the first inning. With 2 outs, Hannah Romanski roped a double to the left field wall, scoring Morgan McGee who had reached on a single. SCC tacked on 3 more in the top of the second inning. Josie Tucker and Courtney Malloy led off with back to back singles. Tucker advanced to third on a sacrifice fly to right field from Taylor Ousley and later scored on an RBI single from Faith Brinnon. Malloy and Brinnon advanced to second and third on a wild pitch. Jordan Diaz then forced an infield error allowing Brinnon to score. SCC’s final run of the game came in the top of the 3rd inning. With bases loaded from 2 walks and a throwing error, Terry-Lee Rahe was able to score on a ground ball from Krystal Hoham.
Fullerton put up 2 unearned runs in the bottom of the 5th inning on 2 fielding errors and 1 hit. Josie Tucker went the distance in the circle picking up the win. Tucker held Fullerton to 4 hits over 7 innings while striking out 8.
Next Up for the Hawks: SCC returns home on Friday where they will host Orange Coast College in an Orange Empire Conference game. First pitch is set for 2:00PM. |
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March 12, 2013
SCC Outhits Cypress in 1-0 Loss
Cypress, CA - The Santiago Canyon College softball team dropped an OEC game yesterday at Cypress College 1-0 in a pitching duel. SCC threatened in nearly every inning but couldn’t pull off scoring a run. The Hawks stranded 9 runners over 7 innings, leaving the bases loaded in the first inning and runners in scoring position during 3 additional innings.
Terry-Lee Rahe went the distance in the circle for SCC, holding Cypress to 3 hits and 1 run with 4 strikeouts. Cypress picked up their lone run in the bottom of the 6th inning after a leadoff walk reached second on a sacrifice bunt and eventually scored on a double to left field.
Next Up for the Hawks: SCC travels to Fullerton College for a 3:00 OEC game.
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March 6, 2013
Hawks End First Round of OEC with Victory
Orange, CA - The Santiago Canyon College softball team defeated Saddleback College 6-4 in the final OEC matchup of the first round. With the win, the Hawks end round 1 with a 5-2 conference record, putting them 1 game out of first place. SCC got on the board in the first inning with a an RBI single from Hannah Romanski, which scored Morgan McGee who had reached on a fielder’s choice, and stole second base. Hawks tacked an additional run in both the second and third innings with singles from Tori White, Terry-Lee Rahe and Josie Tucker’s RBI single.
Saddleback threatened in the 5th inning, down 3-0. They were able to put up 2 runs in the inning, closing the gap on 3 hits and an error in the outfield. SCC answered right back with 3 more runs in the bottom of the inning, extending the lead 6-2. Morgan McGee led off the inning with a walk. Romanski singled bringing McGee to third base. Terry-Lee Rahe deliverd and RBI single, scoring McGee. Tucker followed with a 2 RBI single, scoring Hoham who reach on a fielder’s choice, and Danica Bryant who was pinch running for Romanski.
SCC was able to hold Saddleback to 2 runs in the 7th inning to seal the victory 6-4. Terry-Lee Rahe picked up the win in the circle for the Hawks holding Saddleback to only 1 earned run over the 7 innings. Offensively the Hawks were led by Josie Tucker (2-for-3) with 3 RBI, Hannah Romanski (2-for-3) and an RBI, and Terry-Lee Rahe (3-for-4) with a double and an RBI.
Next Up for the Hawks: SCC will travel to Cypress College on Friday to face the first place team in an OEC matchup. First pitch is scheduled for 2:00PM. |
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March 1, 2013
Hawks Hold Off Dons
Santa Ana, CA - The Santiago Canyon College softball team defeated Santa Ana College 8-4 in an Orange Empire Conference matchup on Friday. The win pushes SCC to a 4-2 conference record.
The Hawks got on the board early with a 2 run homerun run from Hannah Romanski in the top of the first inning. The homerun plated Faith Brinnon who had led off the game with a single.
SCC added 4 more runs in the top of the 3rd inning extending their lead to 6-0. Faith Brinnon led off the inning with a double. She then advanced to third base on a single from Jordan Diaz. Morgan McGee delivered a double that scored both Brinnon and Diaz. Hannah Romanski drew a walk bringing up Terry-Lee Rahe who hit the third double of the inning to score both Romanski and McGee.
The Hawks continued to hold the Dons scoreless while picking up 1 more run in the top of the 4th inning on a sacrifice fly from Hannah Romanski, scoring Faith Brinnon who had reached after being hit by a pitch.
In the bottom of the 4th inning, Santa Ana rallied back with 3 runs of their own on 3 hits. The score remained at 7-3 going into the bottom of the 6th inning when the Dons were able to scratch 1 more run across on a bases loaded walk.
The Hawks added their final run of the game in the top of the 7th inning . Morgan McGee reached first after being hit by a pitch. She then advanced to third on a single to right field by Terry-Lee Rahe. McGee went on to score on a sacrifice fly to centerfield from Krystal Hoham. The Hawks retired the Dons in order in the bottom of the 7th to walk away with the 8-4 win.
Terry-Lee Rahe and Josie Tucker combined for the win. Rahe threw 3.1 innings allowing 3 runs with 3 strikeouts. Tucker picked up the win throwing the final 3.2 innings allowing only 1 hit with 3 strikeouts.
Next Up for the Hawks: SCC will host Saddleback College on Wednesday at 3:00PM in an Orange Empire Conference Game. |
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February 26, 2013
Josie Tucker Named So Cal Regional Pitcher of the Week
Josie Tucker was named the Southern California Regional Pitcher of the week for the 3rd week of the season. Tucker is the second SCC pitcher to earn the honors, with Terry-Lee Rahe bringing it home in week 1.
Tucker threw 12.2 innings in the circle in week three while posting a 0.00 ERA. She had 8 strikeouts in the 12 innings while holding opponents to a .178 batting average. Offensively, Tucker was 5-for-5 with 3 runs scored and 2 RBI’s. |
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February 22, 2013
13 Hits Push SCC Past Golden West College
Orange, CA - The Santiago Canyon College softball team defeated Golden West College 10-2 in 5 innings in an Orange Empire Conference matchup. The win puts SCC at a 3-1 conference record, 13-2 overall.
Golden West struck early scoring 2 runs in the top of the first inning. With 2 outs, the Hawks gave up a triple, followed by a 2 run homerun. Those 2 hits would be the only offensive threat from the Rustlers for the remainder of the game. Terry-Lee Rahe threw the entire 5 innings, not allowing a single hit after the first inning.
SCC piled on 5 runs in the second inning to take lead with an RBI single from Josie Tucker, a 2 RBI single from Jordan Diaz, and a 2 RBI double from Morgan McGee. The Hawks added 2 more runs in the 3rd inning on a double from Gabrielle Leveratto. Taylor Ousley added 2 more runs in the 4th with a pinch hit double, scoring Hannah Romanksi who had doubled earlier in the inning and Krystal Hoham who had been hit by a pitch. The final run to reach the mercy rule came in the 5th inning on a sacrifice fly to left field from Hannah Romanski, scoring Faith Brinnon who had reached on a walk and advanced to third on an infield error.
Next Up for the Hawks: SCC will travel to Riverside City College on Wednesday for a 6:00PM Orange Empire Conference game. |
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February 20, 2013
Hawks Shutout Pirates
Costa Mesa, CA - The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team returned to Orange Empire Conference play today with a 13-0 mercy rule win at Orange Coast College. Josie Tucker picked up the win, throwing 3 complete shutout innings allowing only 2 hits, and striking out 2. Danica Bryant came in for the final 2 innings without allowing a single hit and adding 2 more strikeouts to the total.
SCC put up 4 runs in the top of the first inning, 5 in the second, and 4 more in the third to seal the victory. Krystal Hoham led the offensive charge going 4-for-4 with 3 runs scored and 4 RBI. Morgan McGee, Terry-Lee Rahe, and Josie Tucker each collected 2 hits on the day.
Up Next for the Hawks: SCC returns home to host Golden West College on Friday in an Orange Empire Conference game. First pitch is set for 2:00PM. |
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February 19, 2013
Hawks 4-0 on the Weekend
The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team headed north for 4 games over the weekend. The Hawks walked away with a 4-0 record, outscoring their opponents 60-9.
SCC opened up play against Bakersfield College with a 13-2, 5 inning mercy rule win. Terry-Lee Rahe picked up the win in the circle. Morgan McGee led the offensive charge going 3-for-4 with 3 runs scored, 3RBI and 2 homeruns. Felicia Davis and Terry-Lee Rahe also added solo homeruns.
In the second game of the day, SCC faced Taft College walking away with a 4-3 victory. Terry-Lee Rahe picked up her second win of the day in the circle. Offensively, the Hawks were led by Krystal Hoham (3-for-3), Morgan McGee (2-for-4), and Hannah Romanski (2-for-4) who had a game-winning walk off homerun in the bottom of the 7th inning to break the 3-3 tie.
The Hawks then headed north to College of the Sequoias where they opened play on Saturday against West Hills College with a 22-3 mercy rule win. Danica Bryant earned the win in the circle, throwing a complete game. The Hawks had 24 hits in 5 innings with Hannah Romanski (5-for-5), Terry-Lee Rahe (4-for-5), and Krystal Hoham (4-for-5) with 2 triples leading the way. Felicia Davis picked up her second solo homerun of the weekend.
In the final game of the weekend, the Hawks defeated Ohlone College (ranked 9th in the Northern California Region) 21-1 in a 5 inning mercy rule win. Terry-Lee Rahe picked up her 3rd win of the weekend in the circle. Faith Brinnon led the Hawks at the plate going 4-for-5 with a lead off triple, 3 runs scored, and 2 RBI.
Next Up For the Hawks: SCC returns to Orange Empire Conference play traveling to Orange Coast College for a 3:00 matchup. |
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February 14, 2013
SCC Mercies Fullerton in OEC Competition
Orange, CA - The Santiago Canyon College softball team returned to conference play today with an 8-0 mercy rule win over visiting Fullerton College. Josie Tucker threw a complete game shutout holding the Hornets to only 2 hits on the day.
The Hawks put their first run on the board in the first inning with an RBI single from Hannah Romanski scoring Jordan Diaz. They added their second run the following inning with an RBI single from Tori White plating Courtney Malloy.
In the bottom of the third inning, the Hawks capitalized with 2 outs to score 5 runs. With the bases loaded from 2 walked batters and one hit by a pitch, Gabrielle Leveratto delivered a double that scored 2 runs. Two more runs were added when Tori White forced an infield error. Jordan Diaz then plated the final run of the inning on an infield single.
SCC was held scoreless during the 4th inning. The last run of the day came on an RBI single from Faith Brinnon, scoring Tori White who reached on a triple in the right center gap.
Next Up For The Hawks: SCC hits the road for a 4 game stretch over the weekend. On Friday, the Hawks will play a double header at Bakersfield College against Bakersfield College and Taft. On Saturday, SCC will head to College of the Sequoias where they will face West Hills College and Ohlone College. |
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February 12, 2013
Hawks Outhit Chargers in 8-6 Loss
Orange, CA - The Santiago Canyon College Softball team dropped its first Orange Empire Conference game of the season to Cypress College 8-6. The Hawks collected 9 hits on the day including 2 solo homeruns from Courtney Malloy and Hannah Romanski.
Cypress took the lead in the third inning with a single, a double, and a triple scoring 3 runs. SCC closed the gap with 2 solo homeruns from Malloy and Romanski in the bottom of the 4th inning bringing the score to 3-2.
The 5th inning proved to be costly for the Hawks who committed 2 errors in the outfield that allowed Cypress to score 4 unearned runs. In the bottom of the inning, SCC put up 2 more runs on a single from Hannah Romanski, scoring Tori White and Faith Brinnon who reach on singles, bringing the score to 8-4.
Both teams remained scoreless going into the bottom of the 7th inning. Faith Brinnon led off the inning reaching first base on an infield error. Jordan Diaz lined out to third base, followed by Terry Rahe reaching first on a fielder’s choice that forced Brinnon out at second base. Hannah Romanski came through with a double bringing Rahe to third base. Krystal Hoham forced an infield error scoring both Rahe and Romanski for the final 2 runs of the game before inducing a ground ball to end the threat.
Terry Rahe took the loss in the circle for SCC, throwing 4 innings. Josie Tucker held Cypress to 1 hit in the final 3 innings of the game.
Next Up For The Hawks: SCC returns to Orange Empire Conference play with a 3:00 home game against Fullerton College. |
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February 7, 2013
Terry-Lee Rahe Named Regional Pitcher of the Week
Terry-Lee Rahe was honored with receiving the Southern California Regional Pitcher of the Week Award. Rahe recorded a perfect 4-0 record in the circle while holding opposing batters to a .172 batting average. At the plate, Rahe hit .529 with eight runs scored, nine RBI’s, three triples, and three home runs on her way to Pitcher of the Week honors. |
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February 2, 2013
Hawks A Perfect 4-0 at Glendale Tournament
Glendale, CA - The Santiago Canyon College Softball team extended its win streak to 6-0 after 4 wins at the Glendale College Tournament over the weekend. The Hawks were commanding in their wins, outscoring opponents 47-7 in 4 wins over the weekend.
SCC opened the tournament against Ventura College at 5PM on Friday with an 8-5 victory. The Hawks saw themselves down 4-2 at the end of the 3rd inning before rallying back with a leadoff double from Courtney Malloy a single from Faith Brinnon and back to back homeruns from Morgan McGee and Terry-Lee Rahe who also hit a solo homerun the following inning.
At 7PM, the Hawks faced Mt. San Jacinto College coming away with a 6-0 victory. Josie Tucker threw a complete game shutout. SCC collected 12 hits including a 2 run homerun from Courtney Malloy.
On Saturday, the Hawks defeated Imperial Valley College at 11AM with a 22-0 mercy rule win. Josie Tucker threw her second shutout of the weekend, allowing only 3 hits and striking out 7. SCC had 22 hits in the 5 inning game led by Morgan McGee (5-for-5) with 3 singles, a double, and a triple.
In the final game on Saturday, SCC defeated Glendale College 11-2 with the mercy rule ending the game in the 6th inning. Both teams remained scoreless through the first 3 innings. In the top of the fourth however, the Hawks put up 3 runs sparked by a leadoff double from Hannah Romanski. An error by Glendale, a single by Jordan Diaz and a double from Faith Brinnon would cap off the 3 run inning. Glendale answered with 1 run in the bottom of the inning. SCC struck again in the 5th adding 5 more runs to their total. 2 walks, base hits from Josie Tucker and Faith Brinnon, and a triple from Hannah Romanski put the Hawks up 8-1 going into the bottom of the 5th. Glendale once again answered with 1 run bringing the score 8-2 going into the 6th inning. Base hits from Hannah Romanski, Krystal Hoham, Jordan Diaz, Courtney Malloy and Tori White would seal the mercy rule victory 11-2.
Next Up For The Hawks: SCC returns home to face Grossmont College in a non conference game on Wednesday. First pitch is scheduled for 3:00PM. |
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January 30, 2013
Hawks Win Home Opener
Orange, CA - The SCC Softball team defeated Cerritos College (ranked #4 by the coaches’ poll for the Southern California Region) 2-1 in the first home game of the season. The Hawks now have a 2-0 record.
The Falcons got on the board early with a run in the first inning, but were unable to produce during the remainder of the game. SCC tied the game in the 5th inning with a 2 out solo homerun off the bat of Terry-Lee Rahe. The teams remained tied 1-1 going in to the bottom of the 7th inning.
Taylor Ousley led off the bottom of the 7th with a walk. Jordan Diaz then reached safely on a bunt, advancing Ousley to second base. Courtney Malloy came in and put down a sacrifice bunt advancing the runners to second and third with one out. Terry-Lee Rahe was intentionally walked, loading the bases for freshman Tori White who drove a single past the 3rd baseman, scoring pinch runner Danica Bryant for the game winning run.
Josie Tucker started the game in the circle for the Hawks throwing 4 complete innings, allowing 1 run on 2 hits. Terry-Lee Rahe picked up the win throwing the final 3 innings allowing only 1 hit. SCC played errorless defense in a game that saw them turn 3 double plays.
Next Up For the Hawks: SCC will travel to the Glendale College Tournament. On Friday, the Hawks will face Ventura College at 5:00PM, followed by Mt. San Jacinto College at 7:00PM. On Saturday, SCC will play Imperial Valley College at 11:00AM followed by 1 more game at a yet to be determined time. |
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January 28, 2013
Hawks Open With Mercy Rule Win
San Diego, CA - The SCC Softball team beat San Diego City College 15-1 today after being rained out on Friday.
The Hawks combined for 16 hits and no errors to seal the victory in the 6th inning. SCC was led offensively by Morgan McGee who went 3-for-4 with an RBI, Faith Brinnon with a 3 RBI triple, and Krystal Hoham who went 3-for-4 with an RBI.
Terry-Lee Rahe got the win in the circle for the Hawks throwing 3 innings giving up 3 hits and 1 earned run. Josie Tucker picked up the save throwing 3 complete innings allowing 1 hit and no runs.
Next Up for the Hawks: SCC returns with their first home game of the season on Wednesday against visiting Cerritos College. First pitch is scheduled for 3:00PM. |
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