Softball News/Updates 

 February 7, 2012

Hawks Collect 13 Hits in Loss

El Cajon, CA - The SCC Softball team took a 14-6 loss on the road yesterday to Grossmont College.  Devon Rodriguez took the loss in the circle for SCC after allowing 6 runs in 1 and 1/3 innings.  Kortney Loar came in to relieve in the middle innings allowing 3 runs on 3 hits, before Raquel Carbajal closed out the loss, pitching the final 2 and 2/3 innings. 

The Hawks had an impressive offense performance, scoring 6 runs on 13 hits including a 2 run homerun from Lana Rutkin, three base hits from Chelsea Navarrete,  and 2 hit performances from Brandice Cutspec, Vanessa Avila, Taylor Ousley, and Amanda Santoyo. 

Next Up For the Hawks:  SCC opens at home on Wednesday against visiting Palomar College.  First pitch is scheduled for 3:00PM.

 February 4, 2012

Hawks Drop Two at Canyons

Santa Clarita, CA - The SCC Softball team was dropped 2 non-conference games at College of the Canyons on Saturday.  In the first game of the day, SCC took a 3 run lead in the 3^rd inning, but were unable to hold onto it.  The Hawks allowed Canyons to put up 7 runs in their half of the inning, 3 of which were earned.  SCC trailed from that point on, bringing the final score to 10-5. 

In the afternoon game, SCC once again took the early lead, with Devon Rodriguez and Amanda Santoyo each scoring a run in the second inning. Canyons came back to tie the game 2-2 in the 4^th inning.  SCC regained the lead in the top of the 5^th inning.  Vanessa Avila led off with a base hit and was moved to second on a bunt from Taylor Ousley.  Chelsea Navarrete singled, driving in Avila for the Hawks final run of the game.  College of the Canyons rallied once more putting up 2 runs in their half of the inning and sealing their victory 4-3.   

Next Up for the Hawks:    SCC travels to San Diego to take on Grossmont College in a non-conference game.  First pitch is scheduled for 3:00PM.

 February 1, 2012

SCC Outhit Cerritos in 7-9 Loss

Cerritos, CA - The SCC Softball team took a 9-7 loss to Cerritos College on the road today.  The Hawks jumped on the board early scoring 4 runs in the second inning.  Kortney Loar led off the inning with a double off the center field wall.  Brandice Cutspec and Amanda Santoyo followed with singles, scoring Loar.  Allison Raish loaded up the bases when she forced an error on the third baseman, which allowed Cutspec to score on a fielder’s choice from BreeAnne Chism. 

Cerritos answered right back putting up 4 runs in their half of the inning.  A combination of 2 homeruns, a walk and an error plated the 4 runs.  Cerritos went on to capitalize picking up another run in the 3^rd inning and 4 more in the 4^th inning. 

SCC began making a comeback in the top of the 5^th inning on a 2 run homerun off the bat of Taylor Ousley, her second of the season.  In the 6^th the Hawks were able to push one more across, but it would not be enough.   

Kortney Loar threw 2 and 1/3 innings. Raquel Carbajal came in during the third inning working SCC out of a jam.  Devon came in to close out the game in the 4^th holding Cerritos to 2 hits in the final innings. 

Next Up for SCC:  The Hawks will travel to College of the Canyons on Saturday for a double header slated to begin at 12:00pm.

 January 30, 2012

Hawks Open at Glendale Tournament

Glendale, CA - The SCC Softball team started off the season with a 1-3 record at the Glendale Tournament over the weekend.  SCC defeated Chaffey College 6-5 in the morning game on Friday before dropping their next three games to San Diego Mesa College 9-2, Moorpark College 8-4, and East LA College 12-11.   

Devon Rodriguez threw 6 innings before Kortney Loar came in and picked up the win in the 7^th inning.  SCC was down 5-4 going into the last inning, when Morgan McGee hit a solo homerun to tie the game.  Chelsea Navarette then singled and later scored on the game winning hit from Kortney Loar. 

The Hawks were unable to generate any offense in the afternoon game against San Diego Mesa College.  Chelsea Navarrete and Lana Rutkin recorded the only 2 hits for SCC.  Kortney Loar threw 5 and 2/3’s innings in the circle for the Hawks, giving up 8 runs on 6 hits. 

On Saturday morning, SCC faced Moorpark College losing 8-4.  The Hawks struck first picking up 2 runs in the first inning.  Moorpark immediately took the lead back picking up three in their half of the inning.  SCC took a one run lead once again in the 3^rd but was unable to sustain it.  Moorpark rallied back in the 5^th inning picking up 4 runs on 2 walks, a base hit and a homerun.  Raquel Carbajal got the start for SCC in the circle pitching 3 and 2/3 innings.  Devon Rodriguez took the loss in the 5^th inning. 

The final matchup of the weekend saw SCC defeated by East LA College 12-11 on a walk off homerun in the bottom of the 7^th inning.  The Hawks collected 10 hits on the night including a homerun from Taylor Ousely, and 3 hits each from Chelsea Navarrete and Lana Rutkin.  Kortney Loar took the loss in the circle for SCC pitching 7 complete innings. 

Next Up for the Hawks:  SCC will travel to Cerritos College for a 3:00pm non conference matchup. 

 January 18, 2012

A Day with the Marines

The SCC softball team joined forces with the SCC women’s soccer team for 2 days with the United States Marines Corps.  Throughout the time spent at Camp Pendleton, the athletes learned many invaluable lessons in team unity, leadership, camaraderie, discipline, and communication.  Conquering the obstacle course, completing missions in the Leadership Training Course, and learning to eat an MRE (Meal Ready to Eat) made for an invaluable experience for this group of women.  A special thank you to the Marines for all they do for our country and for making this an unforgettable experience.    

 January 18, 2012

Hawks Give Back

The SCC Softball team had the opportunity to teach the game they love to 130 kids from the Orange Canyon Girls Softball League.  The kids ranged in age from 5 to 12.  Throughout the course of the day, the SCC softball players taught many different aspects of the game including: baserunning, sliding, outfield, infield, proper throwing mechanics, swing fundamentals, and pitching.  It was a fun filled day for both the Orange Canyon kids as well as the SCC Softball team.

 May 8, 2011

SCC Season Comes to an End

Lancaster, CA - The Santiago Canyon College Women’s Softball had tied up the series with Antelope Valley College with a 12-8 win in the 12:00 game, but could not sweep on Sunday.  They lost the 2:00 decision game 15-7 bringing their playoff run to an end. 

SCC continued their offensive threat from the first game scoring 3 runs in the top of the first inning.  Faith Brinnon and Vanessa Avila both reached on errors and then scored on a double from Krystal Hoham.  Hoham went onto score on a single from Lana Rutkin.  AVC evened it up in the bottom of the first with 3 unearned runs on a 2 out homerun. 

In the 3rd inning, SCC went onto add 4 more runs to their total bringing the score to 7-4.  Adrienne Huizar, Faith Brinnon, and Vanessa Avila each singled in the inning, scoring Hannah Romanski, Lana Rutkin, and Allison Raish. 

The Marauders rallied back for 5 runs in the 4^th   with 5 consecutive hits including a homerun, taking the lead and never looking back.  They added another 3 runs in the 5^th on 2 homeruns and another 4 runs in the 6^th bringing the final score to 15-7.

Sierra Gallego threw all 21 innings in the 2 days for SCC in the circle.  Offensively, the Hawks had an impressive weekend with a team batting average of .341 in the 3 game series.  Offensively, the Hawks were led by Hannah Romanski who was 4-for-10 on the weekend with 3 homeruns and 8 RBI’s, Vanessa Avila who was 7-for-10 on the weekend with 4 RBI’s and 4 runs scored, Lana Rutkin who was 7-for-11,  and Faith Brinnon who was 5-for-13 with 4 runs scored. 

The SCC Softball Team would like to say thank you to all of the loyal fans who traveled a great distance to support us!

 May 8, 2011

Hawks Tie Up Series

Lancaster, CA - The Santiago Canyon College Women’s Softball Team defeated Antelope Valley College 12-8 in the 12:00 game on Sunday in the Southern California Regionals.  With the win, the Hawks will force AVC into a 3^rd and final decision game.

The Hawks took an early lead scoring one run in the first inning after Faith Brinnon led off the game with a single to left field.  Vanessa Avila advanced her to second base on a sacrifice bunt and Brinnon went on to steal third base.  Krystal Hoham drew a walk and then Lana Rutkin drove in Brinnon with an RBI single.  The Marauders tied it up in the second inning with a solo homerun and then took the lead in the 3^rd inning off a combination 2 doubles, a walked batter and a hit batter, bringing the score to 4-1. 

SCC answered right back in the 4^th inning.  Maegan Duncan reached first base after being hit by a pitch, when Brinnon came up with 2 outs and singled to left field.  Vanessa Avila followed with a double scoring both Duncan and Brinnon.  Krystal Hoham drew a walk, advancing Avila to second base.  Hannah Romanski then followed with a massive 3 run homerun to give SCC the lead once again 6-4. 

Antelope Valley rallied back once again with a 3 run home run of their own in the 5^th inning giving them a one run lead.  They then expanded the lead to 2 runs with an RBI basehit in the top of the 6^th innings. 

With the score now 8-6 going into the bottom of the sixth inning, SCC knew they had to make a big push in order to force a third game.  Vanessa Avila led off the inning with a basehit.  Krystal Hoham then tied the game up with one swing, a line drive shot to right center field for a 2 run homerun.  The Marauders made a pitching change, but could not hold off the bat of Hannah Romanski who followed with a solo homerun of her own (her second of the game) to give SCC the one run lead.  From there, SCC continued to score starting with Lana Rutkin drawing a walk, Allison Raish forcing an error on a sacrifice bunt and Adrienne Huizar hitting a sacrifice fly ball to right field, scoring Rutkin.  Maegan Duncan drew a walk and then BreeAnne Chism reached on a fielders choice, before both were driven in on a double from Faith Brinnon, her fourth hit of the game.  The Hawks were able to hold the Mauaders in the seventh, sealing their victory 12-8 and forcing Antelope Valley College to a 3^rd and final decision game.  

 May 7, 2011

Hawks Drop Game One in Extra Innings

Lancaster, CA - The Santiago Canyon College Women's Softball team was defeated by Antelope Valley College 7-6 in eight innings of play,  during the first game of the 2011 Regional Championships.  The series is a best 2 out of 3 which means the Hawks will need to win 2 straight games today against AVC in order to advance to the next round. 

SCC found themselves down 5-0 early after a solo homerun and an RBI single in the first inning and a 3 run blast in the second inning.  The Hawks were held scoreless for 4 innings before brining the game to a one run difference with a 4 run rally in the 5th inning.  Adrienne Huizar led off the inning with a walk, followed by a one out walk by BreeAnne Chism.  Faith Brinnon singled to left to load the bases bringing up Vanessa Avila.  With one out, Avila singled to left field, scoring Huizar and Chism.  Hannah Romanski came up with 2 outs and picked up 2 more RBI's with a single to centerfield, scoring Brinnon and Avila.  Lana Rutkin kept the rally alive, with a single to centerfield but a strikeout ended the 4 run inning for the Hawks. 

AVC answered with one run in the bottom of the 6th inning with a leadoff triple and a basehit that Hannah Romanski dove for and kept in the infield.  With a 6-4 lead, AVC thought they had the game sealed going into the seventh inning.  The Hawks however continued to challenge.  Vanessa Avila singled to centerfield with one out.  A strikeout put AVC within one out of the vicotory.  Hannah Romanski came up with two outs, a runner on first base, and a 2 run deficit when she blasted a homerun to centerfield, tying the game up 6-6.  Lana Rutkin once again kept the rally alive by following with a single to centerfield, but the threat was ended with a lineout from Allison Raish. 

Sierra Gallego was able to shut down the Antelope Valley lineup in the bottom of the seventh inning sending the game into extra innings.  Adrienne Huizar led off the top of the eigth inning with a single to centerfield.  A sacrifice bunt attempt was popped up, allowing AVC to double off Huizar at first base.  BreeAnne Chism singled with a slap to keep the scoring hopes alive, but a shallow pop up ended the inning.  In the bottom half of the inning, AVC led off with a single to left field, then sacrifice bunted the runner into scoring position.  AVC's Adrianna Perez was intentionally walked bringing Cherstin Dahlin to the plate who singled up the middle driving in the winning run.

Offensively, the Hawks were led by Hannah Romanski who was 2-for-4 on the day with a homerun and 4 RBI's, Vanessa Avila who was 3-for-4 on the day with 2 RBI's and 2 runs scored, and Lana Rutkin who was 3-for-4 on the day. 

Next Up For The Hawks:  SCC will face off with Antelope Valley College again today at 12:00PM at the Marauder Softball Complex in Lancaster.  With a win at 12:00, the Hawks will come back for a chance to advance with a 2:00 game.

 April 30, 2011

Playoff Update

 April 28, 2011

Camarco Named 2011 OEC Coach of the Year

Santiago Canyon College head softball coach, Lisa Camarco, was named the 2011 Orange Empire Conference Coach of the Year.  Camarco received the honor with a unanimous vote after leading SCC to a final season record of 25-13 and an OEC record of 12-9.  SCC will be making its first post season appearance in the short 5 year history of the program. 

 April 28, 2011

Four Players Named to All-Conference Team

The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team had 4 members selected to the Orange Empire All-Conference Team.  First Team honors went to Sierra Gallego and Faith Brinnon, while Lana Rutkin and Krystal Hoham received Second Team honors.

Sierra Gallego finished out conference play with 137 innings pitched and a 12-9 record.  She led all Orange Empire Conference pitchers in wins defeating the top 2 teams 3 out of 6 games. 

Faith Brinnon ended the conference schedule with a .431 batting average and leading the conference with 11 stolen bases.  Defensively, Brinnon anchored the SCC defense at shortstop with a .954 fielding percentage, making only 8 errors in 173 chances.

Lana Rutkin compiled a .348 batting average in Orange Empire Conference games hitting in the cleanup spot of the Hawks lineup.  In 21 games, Rutkin drove in 13 runs, while not having a single strikeout on the year.  In 79 chances, Rutkin committed only 1 error in left field finishing with a .987 fielding percentage. 

Krystal Hoham drove in 22 runs hitting third in the SCC lineup and finished with a conference batting average of .312.  On the bases, Hoham scored 15 runs and stole 4 bases.  Hoham collected a .977 fielding percentage while playing first base for the Hawks, committing only 7 errors in 310 chances. 

Hoham Homers Twice in 4-1 Win

 April 22, 2011

Hawks Outhit Dons in 1-0 Loss

 April 20, 2011

Hawks Lose On Walk-Off Homerun

Fullerton, CA - The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team dropped an Orange Empire Conference game 2-1 at Fullerton College.

SCC put their lone run of the game on the board in the fifth inning.  Hannah Romanski singled to lead off.  Romanski was then thrown out at second base on a sacrifice bunt from Donree Greer.  Greer advanced to second on a fielder’s choice from Allison Raish.  Maegan Duncan doubled to left field, driving Raish in from second base.  SCC stranded runners in scoring position in both the 6^th and 7^th innings.

Sierra Gallego held the Hornets to 3 hits through the first 6 innings of play.  In the bottom of the seventh, Fullerton had a runner on first base with two outs when Erica Taft came up to bat and hit a 1-0 pitch over the left field fence for a 2 run walk off homerun.

Next Up For The Hawks:  SCC will host Santa Ana College on Friday at 2:00pm.  Friday will be SCC’s last home game of the season.  Graduating sophomores will be recognized prior to the start of the game.   

 April 18, 2011

2nd Annual Faculty Appreciation Day

The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team hosted its 2^nd Annual Faculty Appreciation Day!  Each member of the SCC Softball team selected one faculty member to whom they wanted to recognize for their contribution, care, and commitment to them as a student here at SCC.  The faculty members were then honored by throwing out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the start of the game.  Faculty members recognized are as follows:

Thank you to all of the faculty who support these student-athletes! 

 April 18, 2011

Hawks Drop Non-Conference Game to Mt. SAC

Orange, CA - The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team dropped a non-conference game to Mt. San Antonio College, 10-1 today.

The Hawks gave up 11 hits including a 2 run homerun to Codi Arends in the third inning and a grand slam to Vanessa Bracamonte in the fifth. 

SCC put up one run in the bottom of the 5^th inning, which started on a double from Allison Raish.  Raish advanced to third on a ground ball from Maegan Duncan and later scored on a groundball from Linda Dahdoul.  

Allison Raish and Faith Brinnon led the offensive charge for SCC with 2 hits and a double each.

Next Up For The Hawks:  SCC will travel to Fullerton College for a 3:00pm Orange Empire Conference game.       

 April 15, 2011

Hoham Drives in Winning Run in 2-1 Win

 April 13, 2011

Gauchos Defeat Hawks

Orange, CA - The Santiago Canyon College Women’s Softball team fell to visiting Saddleback College 4-2 in an Orange Empire Conference.  With the loss, SCC falls one game behind Saddleback for third place. 

The Hawks got on the board first, scoring two runs in the second inning.  Donree Greer was hit by a pitch to lead off the inning, she then advanced to second base on a wild pitch.  BreeAnne Chism followed with a double to left field, scoring Greer from second base.  Faith Brinnon singled up the middle with 2 outs, allowing Chism to come around and score. 

Saddleback picked up one run in the top of the 3^rd inning with back to back doubles by Shannon Wilkison and Christina Bolin.  As SCC’s bats remained quiet, Saddleback continued to push, scoring 2 more runs in the top of the 5^th inning.  A fielding error allowed Emily Herrmann to reach base.  A throwing error on a pickoff attempt allowed her to then move up to second base.  Mandy Gutierrez singled on a bunt, which advanced Herrmann to third base.  Shannon Wilkison hit a ground ball to Krystal Hoham who was able to throw Herrmann out at home.  Christina Bolin flied out to left field, but Chelsea Bertoglio was able to drive in the go ahead runs with a 2 out double.  Mandy Gutierrez added to the total with a solo home run in the top of the seventh. 

SCC looked to rally back in the bottom of the seventh inning.  With one out, Faith Brinnon was hit by a pitch.  Vanessa Avila flew out to centerfield, bringing Krystal Hoham to the plate.  Hoham hit a hard ground ball that the second baseman couldn’t come up with.  With 2 outs and runners on first and second, Lana Rutkin hit a hard chopper on the right side.  Hoham, while running toward second, was able to avoid the ball but was called out for making contact with the second baseman, ending the SCC threat. 

Up Next For The Hawks: SCC will host visiting Golden West College on Friday at 2:00pm for an Orange Empire Conference matchup.  SCC is currently 2-0 in the series vs. GWC.   

 April 11, 2011

Brinnon Receives Honorable Mention Honors

Faith Brinnon received an Honorable Mention for the California Community College Athletic Association’s Athlete of the Month Award.  In the month of March, Brinnon posted remarkable numbers in helping her team accumulate an 11-3 record for the month.  Brinnon hit safely in 13 of the 14 games played, with 9 multiple hit contests.  She batted .529 for the month with 19 runs scored and 14 stolen bases.   

 April 8, 2011

Hawks Beat Orange Coast in 5 Innings

Costa Mesa, CA - The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team defeated Orange Coast College 8-0 in a 5 inning mercy rule game to bring their Orange Empire Conference record to 10-6.  The win brings Santiago Canyon College and Saddleback College to a 3^rd place conference tie with 5 games still to play.   

Faith Brinnon led the way offensively for SCC going 2-for-3 with 2 runs scored, 2 RBI’s, and a stolen base.  Sierra Gallego pitched a complete game shutout in the circle, scattering 4 hits and striking out 5.  With the win, Gallego improves to 20-9 on the year and 10-6 in Orange Empire Conference play. 

Next Up For the Hawks:  SCC will host Saddleback College on Wednesday at 3:00PM.  The teams are tied for third place in OEC play with 10-6 records. 

 April 6, 2011

Cypress Snaps SCC Win Streak

 April 1, 2011

Romanski Homers in 2-0 Victory Over Riverside

Riverside, CA - The Santiago Canyon College Hawks defeated first place Riverside City College 2-0 in an Orange Empire Conference matchup. 

Hannah Romanski hit a solo homerun in the top of the 2^nd inning to give SCC the early lead.  Riverside looked to threaten in the bottom of the third inning, with a lead off double.  After a sacrifice bunt advanced the runner to third base, Lindsay Monk flew out to Lana Rutkin in left field who then threw the runner out at home as she tried to advance and tie up the game. 

The Hawks were able to score their second and final run in the sixth inning.  Faith Brinnon led off with a single up the middle.  Vanessa Avila then sacrificed her over to second base.  Krystal Hoham singled up the middle putting runners on first and third with one out.  Lana Rutkin then laid down a two-strike squeeze bunt to score Brinnon giving SCC the 2-0 lead. 

Riverside attempted to rally back in the bottom of the seventh inning getting runners on second and third with 2 outs.  Sierra Gallego induced a groundout to Krystal Hoham at first base to end the game, sealing the victory 2-0 for the Hawks. 

Sierra Gallego scattered 6 hits over seven innings of work in the pitching circle and picked up her 20^th win on the season.  The Hawks were led offensively by Maegan Duncan who was 2-for-3 on the day, and Hannah Romanski who hit her 4^th homerun of the season. 

Next Up For The Hawks:  SCC continues with Orange Empire Conference action on Wednesday, hosting Cypress College at 3:00. 

Freshman, Vanessa Avila diving in safely.

 March 30, 2011

Gallego Hold Santa Ana to 3 Hits in 6-0 Win

Orange, CA - The Santiago Canyon College Hawks are now 2-0 in the series with the Santa Ana Dons after a 6-0 Orange Empire Conference victory. 

Both teams went scoreless throughout the first 3 innings, before SCC picked up 2 runs in the bottom of the fourth inning.  Lana Rutkin and Hannah Romanski each singled to lead off the inning.  Rutkin and Romanski advanced on a sacrifice bunt from Donree Greer.  After a lineout from Allison Raish, Maegan Duncan singled up the middle scoring Rutkin.  On the same play, Romanski was able to come around and score on a throwing error by the catcher. 

After being held scoreless in the 5^th inning, the Hawks increased their lead in the bottom of the 6^th with 4 more runs.  With two outs, SCC starting a rally when Maegan Duncan reached first base on an illegal pitch forcing ball four.  Pinch hitter, Adrienne Huizar, singled to right field.  Faith Brinnon then loaded the bases with a ground ball to the left side.  Vanessa Avila, Krystal Hoham, and Lana Rutkin followed with 3 consecutive singles to give the Hawks the 6-0 win. 

Sierra Gallego scattered just 3 hits over 7 innings of work in the pitching circle.  With the win, Gallego’s record improves to 18-8 on the season.  Offensively the Hawks were led by Lana Rutkin who was 3-for-4 on the day with a run scored, Faith Brinnon who was 2-for-4 with a run scored, and Vanessa Avila who finished the day with 3 RBI’s.    

Next Up For The Hawks:  SCC travels to Riverside City College for a 2:00 Orange Empire Conference Matchup.   

 March 28, 2011

Hawks Take Game at Fullerton

 March 19, 2011

Gallego and Brinnon Named to All-Tournament Team

San Diego, CA - Santiago Canyon College captured the 2011 San Diego City College Tournament Title and had 2 players selected to the All-Tournament team.  Sierra Gallego and Faith Brinnon were recognized for their outstanding contributions in the tournament. 

Sierra Gallego pitched a total of 30 and 1/3 innings in 2 days.  In 5 games, she held opponents to a .241 batting average with 28 hits and 20 strikeouts.  Sierra recorded all 5 wins in the circle for the Hawks brining her overall season record to 15-8. 

Faith Brinnon hit safely in all 5 games of the tournament going 12-for-18 with a tournament average of .667.  Brinnon scored 7 runs in 5 games with 2 doubles, a triple, and 8 stolen bases.  Faith anchored SCC at shortstop all five games with a tremendous defensive performance. 

 March 19, 2011

Hawks Win Tournament Championship

San Diego, CA - The Santiago Canyon College Women’s Softball team outscored their opponents 38-5, winning 5 straight games to capture the 2011 San Diego City College Tournament title. 

SCC opened up the tournament with a 2-1 win over #6 ranked Grossmont College.  The Hawks scored the first run in the bottom of the 3^rd inning.  Vanessa Avila was hit by a pitch and then sacrificed over to second base by Krystal Hoham.  Avila stole third and then scored on a squeeze bunt from Lana Rutkin.  Grossmont answered back with a run in the top of the fourth inning.  SCC made their final push in the bottom of the sixth inning with a lead off base hit from Hannah Romanski.  Donree Greer moved her into scoring position with a sacrifice bunt allowing Allison Raish to drive in the winning run with a single to left field.

The Hawks beat San Diego City College 5-2 in the second and final game on Friday.  Both of San Diego’s runs came in the top of the first inning on a combination of 2 hits, a walk and 2 errors.  In the remaining 6 innings, SCC pitcher Sierra Gallego only allowed 2 hits.  Santiago Canyon collected 13 hits with Donree Greer going 3-for-3 with a homerun.  Faith Brinnon was 3-for-4 in the game with a double and 2 RBI’s. 

The Hawks had 3 back to back games on Saturday beginning with a 6-1 win over College of the Desert.  Winning pitcher, Sierra Gallego scattered 6 hits over 7 innings with 8 strikeouts, allowing no earned runs.  Krystal Hoham was 2-for-2 in the win with 2 RBI’s, a run scored, and 2 stolen bases. 

In the second game of the day, SCC picked up a 16-0 win over Imperial Valley College.  The Hawks pounded out 15 hits including a solo homerun from BreeAnne Chism.  Faith Brinnon was 4-for-4 in the game with 4 stolen bases and 3 runs scored.  Vanessa Avila had 3 hits, 2 stolen bases and an RBI.  Sierra Gallego picked up the win in the circle for the Hawks scattering 3 hits in 3 and 1/3 innings, while Krystal Hoham closed out the game getting the final 5 outs, giving up no hits and striking out 2. 

In the final game, SCC defeated Victor Valley College 9-1 sealing the tournament championship with a 5-0 undefeated record.  Sierra Gallego scattered 6 hits, striking out 6 batters and allowed no earned runs to score.  Faith Brinnon, Vanessa Avila, Krystal Hoham, Lana Rutkin, and Hannah Romanski each had 2 hits in the game.  Donree Greer hit a two run homerun, her second of the tournament and 6^th on the year. 

Next Up For The Hawks:  SCC will travel to Fullerton College for a 2:00 Orange Empire Conference matchup on Friday, March 25^th.     

 March 16, 2011

Hawks Collect 18 Hits in Win

Costa Mesa, CA - The Santiago Canyon College Softball team pounded out 18 hits defeating Orange Coast College 17-6 in an Orange Empire Conference game. 

The Hawks scored 2 runs in the first after Faith Brinnon doubled to lead off the game and then stole third base.  Vanessa Avila followed with a walk and then stole second base.  Brinnon and Avila went onto score off RBI’s from Krystal Hoham and Lana Rutkin. 

In the second inning, the Hawks added 6 more runs to their total with base hits from Maegan Duncan, Faith Brinnon, Hannah Romanski, Donree Greer, and a double from Vanessa Avila.  In the bottom of the second the Hawks made some defensive changes and allowed Orange Coast to get on the board with 6 runs of their own.  After working out of the inning, SCC was able to push one more run across in the top of the 3rd when Hoham had her 3rd RBI of the day, scoring Brinnon who led off with her second double of the day. 

The Hawk defense was able to shut down OCC for the remainder of the game, while the SCC bats came alive once again in the 6th.  The Hawks rallied for 8 runs in the 6th inning with 6 hits including a double from Donree Greer and a 3 run homerun from Hannah Romanski. 

Sierra Gallego picked up the win for SCC in the circle, giving up 1 hit in 5 and 2/3 innings of work.  Offensively the Hawks were led by Hannah Romanski who was 4-for-5 on the day with a double, and a 3 run homerun, Faith Brinnon who was 4-for-5 with 2 doubles and an RBI, Lana Rutkin who had 5 RBI on the day, and Vanessa Avila who was 2-for-3 with a double and 3 RBI. 

Next Up For The Hawks:  SCC hits the road for a two day tournament in San Diego.  Game times are currently scheduled as follows:

Friday – 10:00, 2:30

Saturday – 10:00, 12:15, and 2:30

 March 15, 2011

Saddleback Out Hits Santiago Canyon

Orange, CA - Saddleback College defeated Santiago Canyon College 9-6 in an Orange Empire Conference game on Tuesday. 

The Hawks got on the board first in the bottom of the 1^st inning.  Faith Brinnon led off with a single and then advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt.  After stealing third base, Brinnon scored when Krystal Hoham forced an error on a groundball to the second baseman. 

Saddleback rallied back in the top of the third inning pushing 3

runs across on 4 hits and once SCC error.  The Gauchos added another 2 unearned runs in the top of the 4^th inning.  SCC answered back with 2 runs in their half on a 2 run homerun off the bat of Donree Greer bringing the hawks within 2 run.  SCC closed the gap to 1 run by adding another in the bottom of the 5^th when Brinnon led off with a double and later scored on an RBI base hit from Lana Rutkin. 

Saddleback tacked on one more run in the sixth and 3 more in the seventh to extend their lead.  SCC attempted to rally back in the bottom of the seventh.  With two outs, Vanessa Avila singled to center field.  Krystal Hoham drew a walk followed by Lana Rutkin who doubled scoring both Avila and Hoham.  A pop up ended the threat, giving Saddleback the 9-6 victory.    

 March 14, 2011

Game Postponed

The game scheduled for today at 3pm against Saddleback has been rescheduled for tomorrow at 2:30pm.

 March 11, 2011

Santiago Canyon Defeats Cypress College

Orange, CA - The Hawks defeated Cypress College 3-2 breaking their undefeated record and giving Cypress their first loss of the season. 

The Hawks got on the board early scoring 2 runs in the bottom of the second inning.  Hannah Romanski singled to left field to lead off the inning.  With one out, Allison Raish singled on a slap to the third baseman who committed a throwing error that allowed both Romanski and Raish to cross the plate safely.  The Hawks added another run in the 3rd inning with Vanessa Avila hitting a deep fly ball to right field that was misplayed allowing her to reach third base.  With one out, Krystal Hoham brought Avila in with a sacrifice fly. 

Cypress attempted to rally in the 6th inning pushing 2 runs across on a leadoff double, an SCC error, and a base hit.  The Hawks were able to hold onto the lead however, ending the Cypress threat with a fly ball to right field. 

Sierra Gallego pitched a complete game picking up the win for SCC.  She scattered 5 hits over 7 innings. 

Next Up For The Hawks:  SCC hosts Saddleback College on Monday in a 3:00 Orange Empire Conference game. 

 March 9, 2011

Tigers Defeat Hawks

Orange, CA - The Santiago Canyon College Women’s Softball team was defeated 3-0 by Riverside City College in an Orange Empire Conference matchup. 

After 3 scoreless innings by both teams, Riverside was able to take the lead in the top of the fourth inning pushing 2 runs across on a leadoff error, a double, and 2 squeeze plays.  The Pirates scored their final run in the top of the sixth inning on a solo homerun from Lindsey Monk. 

The Hawk’s bats remained quiet today, collecting only 2 hits and having only 3 base runners total on the day.  Krystal Hoham and Donree Greer picked up the 2 hits for SCC.  Sierra Gallego pitched a complete game scattering 10 hits with 3 strikeouts, allowing 1 earned run. 

Next Up For The Hawks:  SCC hosts Cypress College at 2:00 on Friday in an Orange Empire Conference Game. 

 March 7, 2011

SCC Shuts Out LA Mission College

Sylmar, CA - The Hawks defeated LA Mission College 12-0 in a 5 inning mercy rule game on Monday evening. 

SCC combined for a total of 15 hits on the day including a 2 run homerun from Donree Greer in the third inning.  The Hawks scored 1 run in the first inning, 2 in the second, 2 in the third, 4 in the fourth and the final 3 runs in the 5^th inning.  Offensively, the Hawks were led by Vanessa Avila who was 3-for-3 with 3 RBI, Lana Rutkin who was 3-for-4 with 4 RBI and a double, and Donree Greer who was 3-for-4 with 4 RBI, a double and a homerun. 

Sierra Gallego pitched two scoreless innings for SCC only allowing 1 hit.  Krystal Hoham came in and pitched the remaining 3 innings scattering 2 hits for the combined shutout. 

Next Up For The Hawks:  SCC returns to Orange Empire Conference play on Wednesday, hosting Riverside College in a 3:00PM matchup.  

 March 4, 2011

Hawks Defeat Dons

Santa Ana, CA - The Santiago Canyon Women’s softball team defeated Santa Ana College 2-1 in an Orange Empire Conference matchup. 

The Dons took an early lead scoring 1 run in the first inning on an RBI base hit from Hannah Dowling.  

Sierra Gallego was able to shut down the Don offense from that point on only allowing a total of 3 hits over the remaining 6 innings.  The Hawks took the lead and eventual win in the fifth inning. 

Donree Greer led off the inning with a walk.  Allison Raish forced an error on a sacrifice bunt allowing Greer to reach third.  Maegan Duncan then singled up the middle scoring Greer and advancing Raish to third base.  Raish went onto score the 2^nd and final run for the Hawks on a ground ball to the short stop from Faith Brinnon brining the final score to 2-1. 

Gallego pitched a complete game win allowing 5 hits and one run. 

Next Up For the Hawks:  SCC will travel to Los Angeles Mission College on Monday to make up a previously rained out game.  First pitch is scheduled for 3:00.

 March 2, 2011

Fullerton Edges Santiago Canyon

 February 25, 2011

Hawks Beat Rustlers

Huntington Beach, CA - The Santiago Canyon College Softball team defeated Golden West College 11-5 in a cold and rainy Orange Empire Conference game on Friday night.

The Rustlers got on the board first pushing one run across in the bottom of the third inning.  The Hawks answered right back taking the lead in the top of the fourth inning.  Maegan Duncan led off with a walk and then stole second base.  Two consecutive pop ups left SCC with Duncan on second base and 2 outs.  Vanessa Avila was hit by a pitch, putting runners on 1^st and 2^nd base.  Faith Brinnon singled to left field to load the bases.  Krystal Hoham followed with a 2RBI single to left field.  Lana Rutkin forced an error on a hard hit ground ball to first base, adding 2 more runs to the board.  Hannah Romanski then singled to right field pushing across the 5^th and final run of the inning for SCC.

Golden West was able to add one more run to their total in the  bottom of the 4^th inning off a combined 2 hits and an infield error. 

In the 6th inning, SCC expanded their lead to 8-2.  Vanessa Avila reached on an infield error.  Brinnon then singled to left field.  Avila and Brinnon pulled of a double steal advancing Brinnon to second and Avila to 3^rd.  Avila eventually scored on a passed ball which also moved Brinnon to 3^rd base.  Hoham drove in Brinnon on an RBI base hit to left field and then advanced to second base on an obstruction call.  Hoham advanced to third on a passed ball and later scored when Donree Greer forced a ground ball error by the shortstop. 

SCC tacked on their final 3 runs in the top of the seventh inning on a combination of 3 base hits, including a double from Lana Rutkin and one Rustler error. 

The Rustlers attempted to rally back in the bottom of the rainy seventh inning, pushing 3 runs across before the Hawks were able to shut them down sealing with victory 11-5.  Sierra Gallego picked up the win for SCC pitching a complete 7 innings. 

With the win SCC moves to 10-5 overall, 3-2 in Orange Empire Conference play.   

Next Up For the Hawks:  SCC travels to Los Angeles Mission College on Monday for a 3:00 non-conference matchup.    

 February 23, 2011

SCC Falls to Saddleback

Mission Viejo, CA - The Hawks were defeated by Saddleback College 7-3 in an Orange Empire Conference matchup on Wednesday. 

SCC took an early lead pushing one run across in the first inning when Vanessa Avila scored on a base hit RBI from Lana Rutkin.  The Gauchos answered right back in their half of the inning pushing 3 runs across on 2 singles, 2 doubles and a 2 run homerun.  Saddleback extended their lead to 5-1 in the second with Shannon Wilkison’s second 2 run homerun of the day. 

The Hawks threatened in the 6^th starting with Allison Raish who was hit by a pitch to lead off the inning.  BreeAnne Chism followed with a single up the middle.  Vanessa Avila grounded into a fielder’s choice putting runners on first and second with one out.  Faith Brinnon singled to left field, loading the bases.  Krystal Hoham and Lana Rutkin followed with consecutive base hit RBI’s, but Saddleback was able to end the bases loaded threat with a strike out and a ground out. 

With the score now 5-3, Saddleback made their final push adding 2 runs in the bottom of the sixth to seal their victory. 

Sierra Gallego took the loss for SCC.  After giving up 8 hits in the first 2 innings, Gallego settled in scattering 4 hits over the remainder of the game.  Offensively, the Hawks were led by Lana Rutkin who was 2-for-3 on the day with 2 RBI’s.  

Next Up For The Hawks:  SCC travels to Golden West college for an Orange Empire Conference matchup.  First pitch is scheduled for 6:00 PM.           

 February 21, 2011

Hawks Split at COS Tournament

Visalia, CA - The College of the Sequoias softball tournament was postponed and adjusted due to inclement weather.  The Hawks were originally scheduled to play in a two day tournament but it unfortunately was pushed back and shortened.  SCC traveled to Visalia where they competed in a double header on Monday facing San Joaquin Delta College and West Valley College.

In the 3:00 game, the Hawks lost 5-4 in 8 innings of play.  Delta jumped out to an early lead in the bottom of the first inning after 3 singles and a sacrifice fly ball to center field allowed Rachel Borges to score.  SCC answered right back in the top of the 2^nd inning when Donree Greer ripped a triple to left field scoring Hannah Romanski.  Greer later scored in that inning off a base hit from Allison Raish.  The Hawks expanded their lead in the top of the 3^rd inning to 3-1 when BreeAnne Chism scored from third base off a sacrifice fly from Faith Brinnon.  In the bottom half of the inning, Delta began to close the gap with a bases loaded walk before the Hawk defense shut them down. 

In the top of the 4^th inning, SCC third baseman, Hannah Romanski blasted a 240 foot solo homerun to left field.  Delta was able to push one run across in their half of the inning on an SCC fielding error bringing the score to 4-3 with SCC ahead going into the fifth inning.  Both teams went scoreless in the fifth inning, but Delta was able to tie up the game 4-4 in the 6^th inning with two base hits and an SCC fielding error. 

The game remained tied throughout the 7 innings of regulation play bringing the international tie breaker into effect in the 8^th inning.  SCC was unable to push a run across in the top half of the 8^th inning.  Delta, however scored the winning run on a missed pitch during an intentional walk attempt.

In the 5:00 game against West Hills College, SCC pounded out a combined 19 hits, winning the game 19-0 in 5 innings of play.  Donree Greer led the Hawks offensively going 3-for-3 with 2 singles, a 2 run homerun, and a sacrifice fly with 3 RBI’s on the night.  Allison Raish was 4-for-4 on the night with 4 singles, a stolen base, and 2 runs scored. 

Next Up For The Hawks:  SCC returns to Orange Empire Conference play with a 3:00 matchup at Saddleback College tomorrow. 

 February 16, 2011

Hawks Get First Conference Loss

Cypress, CA - The Santiago Canyon College Softball team had a shocking loss to Cypress College today losing 24-0 in a 5 inning contest. 

Cypress pounded out 20 hits on the day combined with 5 SCC errors to seal their first Orange Empire Conference victory. 

With the loss, the Hawks fall to 8-3 overall and 2-1 in conference play. 

Next Up For The Hawks:  SCC travels to Visalia on Monday for a double header against San Joaquin Delta College and West Hills College.  Game times are set for 3:00 and 5:00 PM. 

 February 15, 2011

Hawks Mercy Pirates

Orange, CA - The Santiago Canyon College Women’s Softball team defeated Orange Coast College 8-0 in a 6 inning Orange Empire Conference game.  The win brings SCC to an overall record of 8-2, 2-0 in conference.   

Sierra Gallego pitched a complete game shutout giving up only 5 hits on the day.  With the win, Gallego is now 7-2 overall and 2-0 in Orange Empire Conference play. 

The Hawks picked up a run in the first inning after Vanessa Avila led off the game with a walk and stole both second and third base.  She later scored on an RBI from Krystal Hoham.  SCC added their second run in the 3^rd inning on an RBI single from Lana Rutkin.  The Hawks went on to score runs in every inning following the third, picking up one in the 4th, one in the 5^th, and the final 4 runs were scored on 5 consecutive hits to seal the mercy rule victory in the 6^th inning.

Offensively, SCC was led by Rutkin who was 3-for-4 on the day with an RBI.   

Next Up for the Hawks:  SCC travels to Cypress College on Wednesday for a 3:00 conference matchup. 

 February 9, 2011

Hawks Win OEC Opener

Orange, CA - The Santiago Canyon College Women’s Softball team defeated Golden West College 2-1 in a pitcher’s duel to open Orange Empire Conference play.  

Golden West jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning with an unearned run.  Cynthia Neirsbach walked to leadoff the game and then advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt.  Sheila Samarin struck out to put two outs on the board.  Amanda Webster followed with a ground ball that was thrown up the line passed the first baseman allowing Golden West their only run of the game. 

After five hitless innings from the Hawks, Vanessa Avila was able to pick up the first hit of the day singling to left field.  Avila stole second base and later scored on a base hit from Lana Rutkin. 

The game remained tied going into the bottom of the seventh inning.  Avila led off with a fly out to right field.  Krystal Hoham walked and then stole second base.  Lana Rutkin was Intentionally Walked and on a wild pitch, Hoham was able to advance to third base.  Hannah Romanski safely reached first base on a fielder’s choice.  Maegan Duncan came up to the plate with bases loaded and 1 out.  In 4 straight pitches she was able to draw a walk bringing in the winning run.

Sierra Gallego picked up her sixth win of the season and is now 1-0 in Orange Empire Conference play.  Gallego pitched 7 complete innings in the win allowing only 2 infield hits, 1 unearned run and 5 strikeouts. 

Next Up for the Hawks:  SCC continues Orange Empire Conference play on Tuesday.  The Hawks will host visiting Orange Coast College in a 3:00PM matchup.      

 February 7, 2011

Hawks Win Sixth Game

Whittier, CA - The Santiago Canyon College Softball team finished with a 9-4 victory over Rio Hondo College on the road Monday night.  Hannah Romanski and Donree Greer picked up the first 2 home runs for SCC. 

SCC took the lead in the top of the first inning when Hannah Romanski blasted a 2 run shot to left field.  Rio Hondo answered back scoring 3 runs in their half of the inning off of 4 consecutive hits. 

The Hawks went onto score 2 more in the 3^rd, 3 in the fourth, and added 2 more in the 7^th, including an RBI triple off the bat of Krystal Hoham and a homerun to dead centerfield off the bat of Donree Greer.  Other top hitter for the day were Maegan Duncan, 4-for-4 and BreeAnne Chism, 3-for-4 with 2 stolen bases. 

Sierra Gallego picked up her fifth win of the season pitching a complete game bringing her overall record to 5-2.   

Next Up for the Hawks:  SCC opens up Orange Empire Conference play on Wednesday hosting Golden West College for a 3:00 matchup. 

 February 4, 2011

Hawks Win Two

Orange, CA - The Hawks walked away with 2 wins today after hosting both Southwestern College and Mt. San Jacinto College in a double header bringing their season record to 5-2. 

In the 11:00 game against Southwestern, SCC found themselves down 2-0 after the first 3 and a half innings of play.  In the bottom of the 4^th however, the Hawks, were able to string a rally together pushing 3 runs across.  Vanessa Avila led off the inning with a base hit to left field.  Avila advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt from Adrienne Huizar.  4 consecutive base hits from Krystal Hoham, Lana Rutkin, Brandice Cutspec, and Hannah Romanski sealed the victory 4-3 for SCC. 

In the 3:00 game against Mt. San Jacinto College, SCC took a commanding lead in the first inning scoring 7 runs, including a triple and 3 RBI’s from Allison Raish.  The Hawks went on to score another 4 runs in the bottom of the second.   Lana Rutkin and Donree Greer picked up the Hawks second and third triple of the game that inning.  SCC finished the game in 5 innings, bringing the mercy rule into effect, with an 11-1 victory. 

Sierra Gallego picked up 2 wins on the day, pitching a total of 10 innings.  The wins today bring Gallego’s season record to 4-2.  Krystal Hoham came in to close the second game, pitching 2 innings giving up 1 run. 

Next Up For the Hawks:  SCC hits the road on Monday to take on Rio Hondo College in a non-conference matchup.  First pitch is scheduled for 3:00pm. 

 February 2, 2011

Hawks Drop Game in Seventh Inning

San Marcos, CA - The Santiago Canyon College Women’s Softball team lost a heartbreaker 6-5 on Wednesday evening in a 2 and a half our battle at number 5 ranked Palomar College. 

After 2 scoreless innings, SCC took the lead 1-0 in the top of the 3rd inning with an RBI single to score Faith Brinnon.  Palomar answered back promptly in the bottom half of the inning taking the lead 2-1 with a 2 RBI triple off the bat of Danielle LeBeau. 

The Hawks tied the game up in the 5th inning when Vanessa Avila walked to lead off the inning.  Avila advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt from Faith Brinnon.  After advancing to third on a ground ball by Lana Rutkin, she was able to score on an RBI by Brandice Cutspec bringing the score to 2-2.

Palomar was able to push across 2 runs in their half of the inning making the score 4-2.  In the top of the 6th inning, SCC was able to rally back, pushing 3 runs across and stopping Palomar in their half of the inning, putting the Hawks ahead 5-4 going into the bottom of the seventh inning.

A leadoff walk allowed the tying run to reach first base.  Two consecutive singles and an RBI tied up the game at 5-5.  With a runner on second and the winning run on third, the Hawks intentionally walked the number 4 batter to load the bases.  SCC gave up a passed ball on the first pitch to the following batter, allowing the winning run to score. 

Next Up For the Hawks:  SCC will host a double header on Friday with visiting Southwestern College at 11:00 AM and Mt. San Jacinto College at 3:00 PM.        

 February 1, 2011

Hawks Suffer First Loss

Orange, CA - The SCC Women’s Softball team received its first loss of the season from Cerritos College 9-3 at home today.  Cerritos took an early lead in the top of the first inning when a batter reached first and advanced to second on a two out error.  She later scored on a double by Jessica Roper. 

The Hawks gave up another 4 runs in the third inning off a combination of 3 hits and two fielding errors.  SCC threatened in the bottom of the fourth inning when Lana Rutkin and Brandice Cutspec led off with consecutive singles.  After a fielder’s choice forced Cutspec out at second, Maegan Duncan doubled to center field driving in both Rutkin and Adrienne Huizar, also forcing an error by the center fielder which allowed Duncan to score.  With the score now 5-3, the Hawks looked to tie the game later that inning with 2 outs and runners on second and third, but a line out to the first baseman ended the threat. 

Cerritos extended their lead to 9-3 in the top of the 6^th inning, adding 4 more runs on 3 hits and an error. 

SCC combined for 8 hits on the day, while Sierra Gallego took her first loss of the season bringing her record to 2-1.   

 January 29, 2011

Hawks Sweep Double Header

Orange, CA - The Santiago Canyon College Women’s Softball team hosted College of the Canyons, picking up a pair of wins, 8-6 and 7-5 on Saturday.  The Hawks collected a total of 22 hits on the day.

In the 12:00 game, the Hawks found themselves down 3-0 at the end of the 2^nd inning,  In the bottom of the 3^rd, SCC was able to close the gap to 3-1. BreeAnne Chism singled to leadoff the bottom half of the third, Vanessa Avila sacrificed her to second base, after advancing to third on a passed ball, Chism was able to score on a sacrifice fly off the bat of Krystal Hoham.  The Hawks broke the game open and took the lead in the 4^th inning scoring 4 runs on 5 hits, including a game tying double by Adrienne Huizar.  The Cougars continued to battle scoring 1 more run in the 6^th and another in the 7^th, but SCC was able to seal the win, adding 3 more runs in the 6^th inning.  Hoham, who drove in 4 runs on the day, led the Hawks offensively.  Sierra Gallego pitched a complete game picking up her second win of the season. 

In the 2:00 game, the Hawks took an early lead in the first inning when Faith Brinnon scored on an RBI from Lana Rutkin.  The Cougars challenged by scoring 4 runs in the top half of the second inning.  SCC came back battling in their half, putting up 5 runs on 5 hits, including doubles by Hannah Romanski and Vanessa Avila.  Both teams added another run in the 4^th inning bringing the final score to 7-5.  Offensively, SCC was led by Faith Brinnon who was 3-for-4 in the game with 2 stolen bases and 2 runs scored.  Krystal Hoham picked up her first win of the season pitching 4 complete innings for the Hawks.  Sierra Gallego came in to close the game, pitching 3 scoreless innings and striking out 2. 

Next up for the Hawks:  SCC will host Cerritos College on Tuesday.  First pitch is scheduled for 3:00 PM.   

 January 27, 2011

Hawks Win Home Opener

Orange, CA - The Santiago Canyon College Softball team opened the 2011 season with a 4-2 victory over visiting San Diego City College.  The Hawks scored three runs in the third inning and one run in the fourth inning to seal the victory.  Offensively, SCC was lead by shortstop Krystal Hoham who was 3-for-4 on the day with a double, a triple, a stolen base and an RBI.  Lana Rutkin, Adrienne Huizar, and Allison Raish also drove in runs for the Hawks. 

Sierra Gallego pitched a complete game for the Hawks picking up her first win of the year.  Gallego scattered five hits throughout 7 innings of work allowing no earned runs on the day. 

Up Next:  The Hawks will host College of the Canyons on Saturday for a non-conference double header at 12:00 and 2:00.  

 September 10, 2010

SCC Softball Wins OEC Academic Team Champion Award

The 2010 Santiago Canyon College Softball Team was awarded the Orange Empire Conference Academic Team Champion Award.  The Hawks compiled a cumulative team GPA of 3.06 during the spring season to win the award.  We would like to thank the professors, the counselors, and the admissions staff who support these women in their academic endeavors!

Sophomore Jessica Brillantes

Freshman Chelsea Navarrete

 April 23, 2010

Two Players Named to All-Conference Team

The Santiago Canyon College Softball team had 2 members, Jessica Brillantes and Chelsea Navarrete, named to the All Conference team for the Orange Empire Conference.  

Sophomore, Jessica Brillantes finished the 2010 season hitting .412 in the Orange Empire Conference.  Jessica also scored a team high 9 runs while stealing 14 bases.  She started and played in 36 games in right field for the Hawks compiling a .968 fielding percentage.

Freshman, Chelsea Navarrete completed her 2010 campaign with a .350 batting average.  Chelsea led the Hawks in RBI, driving in 13 runs on 21 hits, including 3 homeruns.  Chelsea started and played in 21 games at third base for SCC.   

 April 6, 2010

Hawks Defeat Hornets

Orange, CA - Santiago Canyon College defeated Fullerton for the second time this season with a 1-0 Orange Empire Conference victory. 

The game was a pitcher’s duel through the fourth inning.  In the Hawks bottom half of the 5^th inning however, they were able to push one run across to seal the victory.  Kayla Nash walked with one out, and then advanced to second base on a sacrifice bunt by Brandice Cutspec.  Heather Hunt singled placing runners on first and third.  Jessica Brillantes drove Nash in with a base hit.  SCC was able to hold off the Hornets offense to come away with the 1-0 win. 

Next Up:  SCC hosts Golden West on Wednesday in an Orange Empire Conference matchup.  First pitch is scheduled for 3:00 PM. 

 April 3, 2010

Hawks Win 2 Games

Orange, CA - The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team swept a pair of non conference games on Saturday, defeating Los Angeles Mission College 7-1 and Pasadena City College 5-0.

Kayla Nash got the win in both games pitching a total of 10 scoreless innings on the day.  Annalisa Villar came in to relieve Nash in both games pitching a total of 4 innings on the day and compiling 6 strikeouts. 

The Hawks were led by Jessica Brillantes who was 5-for-8 on the day with 3 runs scored and 3 stolen bases.

 April 1, 2010

SCC Softball Host 1st Annual Faculty Appreciation Day

The 2010 recipients are:

Rick Adams
Nooshan Shekarabi
Tara Kubicka-Miller
Danielle Martino
Kelsey Bains
Annie Nalepa
Christine Umali Kopp
Corinna Evett
Will Lennertz
Lindsey Klabacha

Thank you to the entire faculty who contribute to the successful education of these student-athletes!

 March 31, 2010

Hawks Defeated by Chargers

Cypress, CA - The Santiago Canyon College softball team was defeated 10-3 by first place Cypress College in an Orange Empire matchup. 

The Hawks got on the board in the first inning after Jessica Brillantes led off with a single and eventually scored on a throwing error.  Cypress took the lead in the second inning scoring 2 runs on  3 hits and one Hawk error. 

In the fourth inning, the Chargers were able to take control of the game after starting off the inning with an error in left field, followed by a string of illegal pitches, forcing a pitching change for SCC.  Cypress was able to put up 6 runs that inning which proved to be too much to chase for SCC who was only able to put up 2 more runs in the top of the 5^th inning.  The Chargers went onto score another run in the 5^th and one more in the 6^th.

The Hawks were led by Lauren Villareal going 2-for-2, Jessica Brillantes going 2-for-4, and Chelsea Navarrete going 2-for-4.

Next Up:  The Hawks will be hosting a non conference 3 way series on Saturday, April 3^rd.  Game times are:  LA Mission vs. Santiago Canyon 9:00 AM, LA Mission vs. Pasadena 11:00 AM, Pasadena vs. Santiago Canyon 1:00 PM.   

 March 26, 2010

Hawks Drop Game to Tigers

Riverside, CA - The Santiago Canyon College Softball team was defeated 6-3 by Riverside in an Orange Empire Conference matchup. 

The Hawks took the early lead scoring a run in the second inning when Jessica Brillanted singled in Michelle Carels.  Riverside responded in the bottom of the 3^rd inning scoring 4 runs after Audriana Gutierrez had a bases clearing triple.  Riverside went on to score one more run in the 6^th while Santiago Canyon scored one more in the seventh. 

The Hawks out hit the Tigers, collecting 11 hits on the day, including a Homerun from Chelsea Navarrete.

 March 24, 2010

Hawks Lose in 8 Innings

Costa Mesa, CA - The Hawks dropped an 8 inning Orange Empire Conference game to Orange Coast College 6-5. 

Orange Coast compiled two runs in the top of the first inning after drawing a leadoff walk, then being sacrificed to second, the first run scored on an RBI base hit from Summer Comstock while the second run came across on an infield error. 

The Hawks put up a run in the bottom of the fourth inning when Chelsea Navarrate hit a solo homerun, then went ahead in the top of the 5th with two more runs off RBI singles from Jessica Brillantes and Chelsea Navarrete.  In the sixth inning, the Hawks put up another run, extending their lead by 2 runs.  The Pirates came back to tie the game in the bottom of the 6^th inning scoring 2 unearned runs. 

After both teams were stopped in the seventh inning, the game went into extra inning tied 4-4.  The Hawks put up a run in the top of the 8^th when Cara Methven singled in Brandice Cutspec.  The Pirates rallied back for the win in the bottom of the 8^th, scoring 2 runs on 3 hits and one error.

 March 19, 2010

SCC Lose to District Rival

Orange, CA - The Santiago Canyon College Softball team dropped a conference game riddled with errors to visiting Santa Ana College. 

The Dons scored 3 runs, 2 of them unearned, on 7 hits.  Santiago Canyon looked to threaten in multiple innings, but was unable to push a run across, while compiling 6 hits and stranding 7 base runners. 

The Hawks were led by Jessica Brillantes going 2-for-4 with a stolen base and Courtney Aden going 2-for-3 with a stolen base.

 March 17, 2010

Hawks Drop Conference Game to Hornets

Fullerton, CA - The Santiago Canyon College softball team was defeated by Fullerton College 2-1 in an Orange Empire Conference match up. 

The Hornets struck first scoring a run in the third inning on an RBI single from Nycole Ortega.  The Hawks came back in the top of the seventh inning, tying the game 1-1.  Heather Hunt drew a walk, followed by a base hit from pinch hitter Lauren Villareal.  Michelle Carels singled on a bunt which allowed Hunt to score on a throwing error.  Fullerton was able to get out of the top half of the inning tied, before scoring their final run in the bottom of the seventh with Monica Ferguson’s RBI base hit.

 March 15, 2010

The Hawks pounded out 15 hits off the Knights to secure the mercy rule victory.  The Hawks were led offensively by Heather Hunt who went 3-for-3 on the day with a walk, a double and 4 RBI.  Jessica Brillantes was 3-for-4 on the day with 2 runs scored and 3 stolen bases. 

Kayla Nash got the win for SCC pitching 4 complete innings only giving up 3 hits.  Annalisa Villar came in to relieve Nash in the 5^th, pitching 2 complete innings with 3 strike outs. 

Up Next:  SCC travels to Fullerton College for an Orange Empire Conference matchup at 3:00PM on Wednesday. 

 March 10, 2010

Both teams were held to no runs through 5 innings of work, but in the sixth inning, Saddleback was able to push one run across which would prove to be enough to seal the victory. 

Kayla Nash pitched 6 innings for the Hawks giving up 1 run on 8 hits.  Annalisa Villar came into the circle in the seventh inning and was able to work out of a bases loaded jam. 

Next Up:  The Hawks travel to Golden West College on Friday, March 12^th for a 6:00 PM Orange Empire Conference Game. 

 March 8, 2010

Grossmont got the early lead in the first inning off a homerun from Angela Lovelady.  The put up another run in the fifth and a third run in the sixth inning before Santiago Canyon answered back by tying the game at 3-3.  Heather Hunt led off the inning with a double and Ashley Flatten followed with a single.  Chelsea Navarrete picked up an RBI with a single to left field.  Brandice Cutspec moved the runners to second and third with a sacrifice bunt.  Courtney Aden hit a ground ball to the short stop who tried to throw out Flatten at the plate, but after a long rundown, Flatten was able to score.  At the end of the play, Courtney Aden caught the defense sleeping and stole home, tying the game at 3-3.

Grossmont was able to hold the Hawks to 3 runs in the sixth, and then came up in the top of the seventh with a 2 run homerun to seal the deal 5-3.

Next Up:  Santiago Canyon returns to Orange Empire Conference play on Wednesday.  The Hawks will host Saddleback College, with the first pitch scheduled for 3:00 PM.

 March 5, 2010

The game was a pitcher’s dual through the 5^th inning with SCC pitcher Kayla Nash only giving up 2 hits through 5 innings and Cypress pitcher Alyssa Freight throwing a no hitter through 5 innings.  The sixth inning opened things up for the Chargers who lead off the inning with a home run, followed by a double.  The second run would eventually score on a sacrifice fly before the Hawks could get out of the inning. 

Jessica Brillantes was able to break up the no hitter in the sixth inning, but the Hawks could not push a run across. 

 March 3, 2010

Riverside scored its one run of the game in the 4th inning on a one out single, followed by an RBI double.  Pitcher Kayla Nash gave up only 5 hits through 7 innings of play. 

SCC looked to challenge in 5 of the 7 innings, leaving runners in scoring position without being able to capitalize.  The Hawks collected 10 hits on the day and were lead by Jessica Brillantes going 4-for-4, Chelsea Navarrete going 3-for-3 with a double, and Heather Hunt going 2-for-4. 

Next Up:  SCC starts its second round of conference of Friday, hosting the first place Cypress Chargers.  The first pitch is scheduled for 2:00 PM.

 March 1, 2010

Next Up:  The Hawks return to Orange Empire Conference play on Wednesday hosting Riverside City College at 3:00 PM. 

 February 26, 2010

Santiago Canyon scored its lone run in the fourth inning when Michelle Carels lead off the inning with a basehit.  Carels stole second base, and eventually scored on a base hit off the bat of Ashley Flatten. 

Orange Coast looked to threaten in the seventh inning when they lead off the inning with a walk.  The batter then stole second base and advanced to third on a base hit, where short stop, Courtney Aden, made a great diving play up the middle to keep the ball from reaching the outfield.  With one out and runners on second and third, Kayla Nash was able to shut down the Pirates offense, getting a strikeout for the second out of the inning and a pop up to third baseman Chelsea Navarrete to end the game. 

Next Up:  SCC travels to Long Beach City College for a non conference game on Monday, March 1^st.  First pitch is scheduled for 3:00 PM. 

 February 25, 2010

Cypress scored all 4 of their runs in the first inning of the game off 3 singles, 1 double and two hit batters.  Kayla Nash was able to shut the Chargers offense down after the first inning only giving up 1 other hit in the 3^rd inning allowing Cypress only 5 hits on the day. 

5 hits was all that Cypress needed as the Hawks could not get much offense generated.  Heather Hunt, Chelsea Navarrete, and Cara Methven were the only SCC players to walk away with a hit on the day. 

Up Next:  Santiago Canyon returns to their home field to take on Orange Coast College on Friday, February 26^th.  The first pitch is scheduled for 2:00 PM.

 February 24, 2010

Kayla Nash took the loss for SCC while pitching 4 and 1/3 innings, only giving up 3 hits to the Dons.  The Hawks defense gave Santa Ana all of its scoring opportunities, as all 10 runs by the Dons were unearned.  Annalisa Villar came into the pitching circle in relief, pitching 1 and 2/3 innings only giving up 1 hit. 

Next Up:  The Hawks will travel to Cypress College on Thursday, Febrary 25^th, to make up a previously rained out Orange Empire Conference game.  First pitch is scheduled for 3:00. 

 February 22, 2010

 February 18, 2010

Fullerton got on the board first in the second inning after a single by Jackie Munoz who then advanced to second on an error.  She went onto score on a base hit by Jackie Taylor.  The Hawks tied the game up in the third inning when Cara Methven drove in Emily Pulaski.

SCC took the lead in the fifth inning when Brandice Cutspec singled with two outs.  Chelsea Navarrete followed up her single with a 2 run homerun over the right centerfield fence. 

The Hawks looked to have the game sealed up with two outs in the seventh inning.  However, 4 consecutive 2 out base hits brought Fullerton back into the game tying it 3-3.

Fullerton threatened in the top of the eighth inning with a leadoff base hit to left field.  She was moved to second on a sacrifice bunt and then advanced to third on a base hit.  With runners on first and third and one out, Pitcher Kayla Nash struck out the batter giving the Hawks two outs.   A line drive to Shortstop Courtney Aden got SCC safely out of the inning. 

In the bottom of the eighth inning, Ashley Flatten led off with a base hit to left field.  Courtney Aden sacrificed her over to second base, and Heather Hunt moved her to third with a ground ball to the right side.   It was Lauren Villareal who finished off the game.  With a 2-2 count, she drove the ball into right field giving the Hawks their first conference win. 

Next up:  Santiago Canyon will travel to Saddleback College on Monday for a 3:00 Orange Empire Conference game.        

 February 17, 2010

The Hawks put up 2 runs in the top of the first inning off consecutive singles by Jessica Brillantes and Brandice Cutspec.  Ashley Flatten came up with a two out double to score both Brillantes and Cutspec.  Golden West answered in their half of the inning, scoring 2 runs.  The led off the inning with a bunt for a base hit, followed by a single up the middle.  An error advanced both runners to third and a passed ball scored their first run.  Their second run came on a fielding error. 

The game was back and forth from there, with Golden West putting up another run in the second and Santiago Canyon posting their third run in the third inning.  In the sixth inning, the Hawks were able to push across the go ahead run with a leadoff single by Flatten.  Aden sacrificed her over to second base and Emily Pulaski drove her in. 

Golden West made a comeback in the bottom of the seventh with a leadoff single on a slow roller to second base followed by a bloop fly ball that dropped into shallow right center.  A fielding error allowed them to load the bases with no outs.  The Rustlers went on to score the tying run on a sacrifice fly and the winning run on a fielding error.

Up Next:  The Hawks will host their first home conference game today facing visiting Fullerton College.  The first pitch is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. 

 February 15, 2010

In the first game, the Hawks defeated Mt. San Jacinto 10-0 with a commanding pitching performance by Kayla Nash.  Nash nearly missed a perfect game, only allowing 1 hit during the 5 inning game and facing the minimum number of batters at 15 when the Hawks finished the game with a 1-6-3 double play.  The Hawks were led offensively by Chelsea Navarette who went 3-for-3 with 2 singles, a triple, and 2 RBI. 

In the second game, Chelsea Navarette got her first win of the season pitching a complete game shut out while defeating Mt. San Jacinto 9-0.  The Hawks scored 9 runs on 8 hits with Brandice Cutspec and Michelle Carels leading the way.  Cutspec went 2-for-4 on the day with a double and an RBI, while Carels went 2-for-2 on the day with an RBI. 

Next for the Hawks:  The Hawks will open up Orange Empire Conference play with a 3:00 game at Golden West College. 

 February 13, 2010

SCC opened play losing to College of the Sequoias 3-2.  The hawks scored 2 runs on 4 hits and nearly tied the game up in the seventh inning, but left a runner stranded on third with an infield pop up. SCC was lead by Heather Hunt who went 2-for-3 with a double. 

In the second game of the day the Hawks faced top ranked Sierra College.  The hawks out hit visiting Sierra, collecting 7 hits over 6 innings.  It would not prove to be enough however, as Sierra took advantage of 2 errors and 7 BB’s to take the game 9-0.  The Hawks were again lead by Heather Hunt who went 2-for-3.

On Saturday, the Hawks started off the day with a commanding win over West Hills College.  The Hawks scored 8 runs while collecting 14 hits.  Kayla Nash nearly missed hitting for the cycle collecting a single, a triple, and a homerun in the 8-1 win over West Hills.  Nash also received the win for the Hawks in the pitching circle. 

In the last game of the weekend, the Hawks took an early lead against a high ranked San Joaquin Delta College putting up 2 runs in the first inning.  Heather Hunt doubled to left field, then moved to third on a base hit by Brandice Cutspec.  On a blown squeeze play, Hunt was still able to score when Delta’s third baseman over threw the ball to home.  Cutspec went on to score the second run of the inning on a single off the bat of Ashley Flatten.  The Hawks went on to put up one more run in the fourth inning off three consecutive singles by Courtney Aden, Emily Pulaski, and Michelle Carels.  The runs would not prove to be enough as Delta took advantage of 12 walks and 4 defensive errors after the 4th inning, giving them 12 runs and the victory. 

 February 4, 2010

In the 1:00 game, SCC jumped out to an early lead in the top half of the first inning when Jessica Brillantes singled on a bunt.  She went on to steal second base, was moved to third on a ground ball from Brandice Cutspec and scored on an illegal pitch.  SCC would continue to put pressure on Southwestern throughout the game scoring in 5 different innings.  The Hawks were lead by Chelsea Navarette who went 3-for-4 with 2 doubles and an RBI.  Kayla Nash went all 7 innings for SCC getting her second win of the season.

In the 3:00 game, SCC jumped ahead early once again, posting a commanding 4 runs in the top of the first inning.  Cara Methven lead off the game with a base hit to center field.  Jessica Brillantes followed it up with a sacrifice bunt and reached second base safely on a throwing error by the third baseman, Methven came all the way around to score on the play.  Brandice Cutspec was hit by pitch, then Ashley Flatten singled to right field.  Brillantes went onto score on a passed ball from third base.  Chelsea Navarette had an RBI ground out to the second baseman, scoring Cutspec.   

In the third inning, the Hawks posted another 3 runs off a leadoff homerun by Kayla Nash.  Navarette and Aden followed with consecutive singles and scored on RBI’s from Heather Hunt and Cara Methven.  SCC posted their final 3 runs in the 5^th inning which would prove to be enough for their first run rule game of the season.  

The Hawks collected 12 hits in the five innings and were lead by Cara Methven who went 3-for-4 on the day with 2 RBI and 2 stolen bases.  Kayla Nash picked up the win pitching 4 innings.

Next Up:  SCC will travel to LA Mission College on Saturday, February 6^th for a double header vs. LA Mission at 10:00 and Pasadena City College at 12:00. 

 February 1, 2010

Cerritos College took an early lead with Samantha Vaaulu’s 2 run home run in the first inning.  SCC looked to answer back in the top of the second when they loaded the bases with three consecutive base hits from Chelsea Navarette, Jessica Brillantes, and Courtney Aden.  With no outs Heather Hunt hit a ground ball to the second baseman who threw home and on a controversial call, pinch runner Michelle Carels was called out at the plate.  SCC was only able to put up 1 run that inning off an RBI single from Cara Methven. 

It was the third inning that opened the door for Cerritos to take a commanding lead.  With a 6 hit inning, including a grand slam off the bat of Gabby Villarreal, Cerritos sealed the win. 

SCC collected 8 hits on the day, stranding 8 runners on base.  Kayla Nash took the loss for the Hawks.

Next Up:  SCC will travel to Chula Vista on Wednesday February 3^rd, to take on Southwestern College in a double header.  Games are scheduled for 1:00 and 3:00. 

Ashley Flatten led the team with 3 hits on the day.

 January 30, 2010

In the 1:00 game, the Canyons and SCC battled for 4 scoreless innings before the Hawks posted 1 run in the top half of the 5^th inning.  Kayla Nash lead off with a walk, Chelsea Navarette followed with a sacrifice bunt where the throw was dropped by the first baseman, bringing Nash all the way to third where she would later score on an error by the third baseman.  Canyons went on to score two runs giving them the final lead of the game in their half of the 5^th inning.  With two outs, SCC gave up a single followed by a double, with a throwing error, the second run would come around to score giving Canyons all the runs they would need to seal the victory. 

In the 3:00 game, it was Canyons that jumped out to an early lead with 3 runs in the bottom of the second inning.  SCC put up 2 runs in the top of the third with a single from Heather Hunt and a double from Ashley Flatten and another run in the 5^th off an RBI from Chelsea Navarette to tie the game.  Canyons rallied back to score 4 runs in their half of the 5^th inning and another 3 runs in the 6^th to take the game 10-3.

The Hawks were lead by Ashley Flatten on the day who had 3 hits, a double and 2 RBI on the day. 

Next up for the Hawks:  SCC will travel to Norwalk to take on Cerritos College on Monday, February 1.  First pitch is scheduled for 3:00.

 January 29, 2010

Palomar took a 4-0 lead in the top of the second inning.  The Hawks responded by putting up one run in the bottom half of the inning.  Then, in the bottom of the 3^rd inning, SCC was able to tie the game after three consecutive singles by Cara Methven, Lauren Villareal, and Courtney Aden.  Methven went onto score on an error by the first baseman, and Brandice Cutspec drove in the other two runs in the inning with a single up the middle.

Palomar put up 2 more runs in the top of the 4^th inning and another unearned run in the 5^th.  The Hawks attempted to rally back with runners in scoring position, but could only push across one more run ending the game at a final score of 7-5. 

Brandice Cutspec lead the Hawks offensively going 3-for-3, with 3 RBI.  Pitcher Kayla Nash took the loss bringing her record to 1-1 on the year.

Next Up:  The Hawks hit the road for a double header at College of the Canyons on Saturday, January 30^th.  Game times are scheduled for 1:00 and 3:00. 

 January 27, 2010

The Hawks were led by Kayla Nash who collected 2 hits and 2 RBI’s along with Courtney Aden who also added 2 RBI’s.  In an explosive first inning, the hawks scored 5 runs to put themselves in the lead.  San Diego could not answer back after collecting only 4 runs on 4 hits off of winning pitcher Kayla Nash.

Next up for the Hawks:  The Hawks will open up at home on Friday, January 30^th at 2:00 vs. Palomar College.          

 September 10, 2009

     Softball Team to Join Race For The Cure

Newport Beach, CA - On Sunday, September 27, the Santiago Canyon College (SCC) Softball team will be participating in the 2009 Susan G. Komen Orange County Race for the Cure that will be held near Fashion Island in Newport Beach. The Hawks will be taking part in the 5K Run/Walk starting at 9:45 a.m.

If you are interesting in joining the SCC race team or would like to help fundraise, please visit the team's web page on the Susan G. Komen, Orange County web site.

If you have any questions or would like more information, contact head coach Lisa Field by calling (714) 628-4992 or sending an email.

The Hawks (18-19, 7-14 OEC) trailed 4-1 heading into the bottom of the 7th inning and had been struggling at the plate up until that point. Things quickly changed as sophomore Rhiannon Ousley (Canyon HS) doubled to center field with one out to start the rally. Freshman pinch-hitter Jessie Betian (Villa Park HS) stepped to the plate moments later and homered over the fence in left field to make the score 4-3.

After singles by freshmen Jessica Brillantes (Loara HS) and Cara Methven (Corona HS), freshman Heather Hunt (Pacifica HS) reached on an error that scored Brillantes from second base to tie the game at 5-5. With Methven on third base, shortstop Chloe Valenzuela (Foothill HS) singled up the middle to give SCC the 5-4 comeback victory.

Ousley and Brillantes each finished with two hits to lead the Hawks, while Valenzuela went 1-for-4 with an RBI and Betian 1-for-1 with a home run and two RBI. Daiseree Williams went 1-for-2 with two RBI to lead the Dons (13-25-1, 5-16 OEC).

SCC center fielder Heather Hunt

The Rustlers (17-20, 6-12 OEC) took a 3-0 lead in the top of the second inning as outfielder Caitlin Sciacca homered with two runners on. The Hawks (15-18, 5-13 OEC) cut the lead to 3-1 in the bottom of the second on an RBI double by sophomoe Rhiannon Ousley (Canyon HS) that scored freshman Ashley Flatten (Pacifica HS) from first base.

Golden West took a 6-1 lead into the bottom of the fifth inning when Ousley singled to drive in her second run of the day and make the score 6-2. SCC added two more runs in the bottom of the sixth inning on an RBI single by freshman Chloe Valenzuela (Foothill HS) and and RBI walk by sophomore Erica Zamora (Loara HS) to pull within 6-4.

Freshman Heather Hunt (Pacifica HS) singled in the bottom of the seventh inning to score freshman Courtney Aden (Pacifica HS) who had earlier reached on an error to make it 6-5. The Hawks were unable to complete the comeback as they dropped their third consecutive conference contest.

Ousley led SCC on offense as she went 2-for-4 with two RBI, while Hunt and Valenzuela each finsihed 2-for-5 with an RBI. Lauren Beard finished with three hits for Golden West.

Next: The Hawks will travel to take on Orange Coast College on Friday, Apr. 17 at the OCC Softball Field. The first pitch is schedule for 2 p.m.

The Gauchos (24-9, 11-6 OEC) took advantage of early errors by the Hawks (15-17, 5-12 OEC) to take a 4-0 lead in the top of the first inning. SCC was able to put a run on the board in the bottom of the first on an RBI flyout by sophomore Courtney Nejman (Canyon HS). Saddleback added two more runs in the top of the second inning to go ahead 6-1.

The Hawks later made some noise in the bottom of the third inning as freshman Chloe Valenzuela (Foothill HS) tripled off the center field wall to score freshman Jessica Brillantes (Loara HS). Sophomore Courtney Nejman (Canyon HS) doubled off the wall moments later to score Valenzuela and cut the lead to 6-3.

Each team later added one run in the seventh inning to complete the scoring for the 7-4 final. Valenzuela led SCC offensively as she finished 3-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored. Nejman went 1-for-3 with two RBI, while Brillantes finished 1-for-3 with two runs scored.

Starr White went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored to lead the Gauchos, while Kelly Bosshart finished 2-for-3 with two runs scored.

Next: The Hawks host Golden West College next Wednesday, Apr. 15 in an Orange Empire Conference game at the SCC Softball Field. Game time is scheduled for 3 p.m.

After the Chargers (36-5, 17-1 OEC) took a 1-0 lead in the first inning, the Hawks (15-16, 5-11 OEC) tied the game in the bottom of the third inning. Freshman shortstop Chloe Valenzuela (Foothill HS) singled to left field to score fellow freshman Jessica Brillantes (Loara HS) from second base.

Cypress went on to add eight runs in the later innings to earn the six inning victory led by Vanessa Alvarado who went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored.

Brillantes and freshman Cara Methven each finished with a hit for the Hawks, who will face Saddleback College tomorrow in a conference game on the SCC Softball Field. Game time is set for 3 p.m.

Sophomore Courtney Nejman (Canyon HS) led the Hawks (12-14) as she finished 2-for-3 with three RBI and a walk. With the score tied at 1-1 in the bottom of the fifth inning, Nejman hit the first home run in the history of the SCC Softball Complex with a runner on first base to give the Hawks a 3-1 lead. Nejman earlier singled in the third inning to drive in SCC's first run.

The Hawks added four more runs in the fifth inning and two in the sixth to earn the six inning victory. Freshman Chloe Valenzuela (Foothill HS) went 4-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored for SCC, while sophomore pitcher Erica Zamora (Loara HS) finished 1-for-3 with two RBI.

Zamora allowed only four hits while striking out four batters to pick up the victory and improve her record to 6-4. Catcher Taylor Neumann went 2-for-3 with an RBI to lead the Raiders (20-9).

Next: The Hawks travel to take on Riverside City College on Wednesday, Apr. 1 in an Orange Empire Conference game on the RCC Softball Field. Game time is set for 3 p.m.

The Hawks (9-13, 3-9 OEC) jumped out to an early 3-0 lead after the first inning and added seven more runs in the second to take a commanding 10-0 lead. SCC later added two runs in the bottom of the third inning to complete the scoring.

Freshman Cara Methven (Corona HS) led SCC with three hits, while freshman Lauren Villareal (Cypress HS) went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored. Freshman pitcher Ashley Flatten (Pacifica HS) went 1-for-1 at the plate with two RBI and two runs scored, while sophomore Erica Zamora (Loara HS) and freshman Sam Erickson each went 1-for-3 with two RBI.

Flatten improved her record to 4-9 in the victory while recording four strikeouts and zero walks in five innings of work. Kiele Brown and Candice Arevalo each finished with two hits to lead the Pirates (5-17, 0-12 OEC).

Next: The Hawks will travel to take on district rival Santa Ana College on Friday, Mar. 27 at the SAC Softball Field. Game time is set for 3 p.m.

March 23, 2009

Hawks Downed by Antelope Valley  

Orange, CA- The Santiago Canyon College (SCC) softball team lost to visiting Antelope Valley College 6-2 Monday afternoon in a non-conference game at the SCC Softball Field.

The Hawks (8-13) scored both of their runs in the bottom of the third inning on RBI singles by freshmen Heather Hunt (Pacifica HS) and Chloe Valenzuela (Foothill HS). Hunt finished the day 2-for-3 to lead SCC offensively.

The Marauders (13-8-1) took advantage of some early walks to take a 5-0 lead after the first two innings of play. Shortstop Cassandra Lewein led Antelope Valley at the plate as she finished 2-for-2 with an RBI and two walks.

Next: The Hawks will host Orange Coast College in an Orange Empire Conference game on Wednesday, Mar. 25 on the SCC Softball Field at 3 p.m.

Santiago Canyon Tops Citrus 8-4

Orange, CA- The Santiago Canyon College (SCC) softball team improved to 8-11 on the season with an 8-4 victory over visiting Citrus College Thursday afternoon in a non-conference game on the SCC Softball Field.

Trailing 3-2 heading into the bottom of the fifth inning, the Hawks sent three runners acoss the plate to take a 5-3 lead. SCC added three more runs in the sixth inning to go ahead 8-3 as sophomore Erica Zamora (Loara HS) pitched a complete game to pick up her fifth win of the season.

Sophomore Courtney Nejman (Canyon HS) and freshmen Ashley Flatten (Pacifica HS) and Chloe Valenzuela (Foothill HS) each finished with three hits to lead the Hawks. Nejman finished with two RBI, while Flatten and Valenzuela each drove in one.

Freshmen Jessie Betian (Villa Park HS) and Heather Hunt (Pacifica HS) and sophomore Rhiannon Ousley (Canyon HS) each added one hit and an RBI for SCC, who snapped its seven game losing streak with the victory.

Catcher Cassie Ward went 2-for-4 with two RBI to lead the Fighting Owls (14-10).

Next: The Hawks travel to play Golden West College on Friday, Mar. 20 in an Orange Empire Confernce game. Play is set to begin at 6 p.m. on the Golden West College Softball Field.

March 18, 2009

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March 5, 2009

Riverside Earns Victory over SCC
with 7th Inning Comeback 

March 2, 2009

February 25, 2009

   SCC first baseman Sam Erickson

February 23, 2009

February 18, 2009

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