Softball News/Updates

(Cozette Zoch, Ashlynn Clifford, Rylie Seip)	March 1, 2019 Hawks Take Down Hornets The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team defeated Southern California's #4 ranked Fullerton College on Friday 2-0. The win improves the Hawks overall record to 10-3 on the year and 3-1 in Orange Empire Conference play. Ashlynn Clifford recorded the win for SCC throwing a complete game shutout and holding Fullerton to 4 hits with 4 strikeouts. The Hawks posted both of their runs in the bottom of the 3^rd inning starting with a 1 out walk to Rylie Seip who then stole second base. Tsianina Flores singled to the shortstop advancing Seip to third base who went onto score on a throwing error. Cozette Zoch followed it up with a triple down the right field line to plate Flores. The 2 runs proved to be enough as the Hawks were able to hold the Hornets offense for the remainder of the game. SCC totaled 5 hits on the day led by Cozette Zoch (2-for-3, triple, RBI) and Rylie Seip who had a double and a run scored.
(Dana Demo, Alyssa Enriquez, Rylie Seip)	February 11, 2019 Hawks Go 2-0 on the Week The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team closed out the week with a perfect 2-0 record with wins over Ventura College on Friday and Southwestern College on Saturday. The wins improve the Hawks overall record to 4-2 on the year. Ashlynn Clifford went the distance in the circle on Friday holding Ventura to just 3 hits while striking out 5. Danielle Stallings picked up another win on Saturday against Southwestern College to improve to 3-0 on the year. The Hawks saw themselves trailing 2-1 going into the bottom of the 6^th inning against Ventura College. Pinch Hitter, Dana Demo, came off the bench with runners on 2^nd and 3^rd and delivered the game winning 2 RBI single. Rylie Seip and Alyssa Enriquez both contributed 2 hits a piece on the day. In the Saturday matchup with Southwestern, Seip once again led the offensive charge going 3-for-3 with 5 runs scored and a triple. She completed the week perfect at the plate going a total of 5-for-5 reaching base safely in every single at bat. Tsianina Flores was 3-for-4 with 2 RBIs, while Danielle Stallings and Cozette Zoch each added 2 more hits. The Hawks return home on Tuesday with a makeup game against Grossmont College. First pitch is scheduled for 3:00pm.
(Alyssa Enriquez, Sabrina Rivera, Rylie Seip, Amiah Rivas, Tsianina Flores)	February 5, 2019 Hawks Mercy Cerritos The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team collected 16 hits on their way to an 11-3 mercy rule win over Cerritos College on Friday. Danielle Stallings picked up the complete game win improving to 2-1 on the year. It was a 2-run, inside the park, walk-off homerun from Alyssa Enriquez that delivered the final runs to secure the win. The Hawks had several contributors offensively including Rylie Seip who was 2-for-2, with 4 runs scored, 2 walks, 2 stolen bases, and a triple, Tsianina Flores who was 3-for-4 with 3 RBI, and 2 stolen bases, Sabrina Rivera was 3-for-4 with 3 RBI, Amiah Rivas who was 2-for-4 with 2 runs scored, and Alyssa Enriquez who was 2-for-3 with 2 runs scored, and the 2-run home run. The Hawks were scheduled to return to action on Wednesday against Grossmont College, however due to rain the field is unplayable. The game has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb.12^th at 3pm. SCC will face Ventura College at home on Friday. First pitch is scheduled for 2pm.
(Celebration after Gillian Dykier's Three Run Home Run)	January 28, 2019 Opening Weekend Recap The Santiago Canyon softball team, ranked tenth in the state preseason poll and fifth in Southern California, knew it would have its arms full when it opened its 2019 season against three of the top teams in the state this past weekend at Bakersfield College. The Hawks, despite going 1-2, showed they have what it will take to once again be a factor in the race to the State Championship this season. The Hawks (1-2), who will be back on the road on Wednesday when they play at San Diego City College at 3 p.m., flew out of the blocks in their opener Saturday against San Mateo College, scoring twice in the first inning, four in the second and then a game-clinching seven runs in the fourth in a 13-4, five-inning mercy victory over the Bulldogs, who entered the game ranked first in Northern California and second in the state. Freshman right fielder Gillian Dykier started her Hawks career with a big bang when she smashed a three-run home run in her first career at-bat in the second inning that helped spot the Hawks a 6-0 lead. Freshman third baseman Cozette Zock also had an impressive debut for the Hawks, going 3-for-4 with three RBIs and a run scored. Sophomore left fielder Tsianina Flores (2-for-2, two runs scored) and Alyssa Enriquez (2-for-2, two runs scored) also contributed offensively. Danielle Stallings picked up the victory on the mound. “It was great to see the offensive production this team is capable of against one of the best teams in the state," remarked Head Coach, Lisa Camarco. In its Saturday nightcap against the host Renegades, ranked 8th in Southern California, the Hawks displayed a solid competitive spirit in a 6-4 loss. After falling behind 1-0, the Hawks got even when sophomore center fielder Rylie Seip delivered a shot into the left-field corner for a triple from where she eventually scored to tie the score at 1-1. A two-run home run in the sixth inning put the Renegades back in front 3-1, but the Hawks weren't done. Despite facing hard-throwing Kylee Fahey, who led the state in strikeouts in 2018, the Hawks fought back with three runs of their own in the seventh with a triple from Nicole Garcia, to go ahead 4-3. Fahey showed she also possessed a powerful bat as she hit a three-run home run to give the Renegades a hard-earned walk-off victory. In their final game Sunday, the Hawks learned that defending state champion Mount San Antonio will be a force again in 2019 as the Mounties, who opened with a loss to San Mateo, posted a 9-0 victory over the Hawks. “We saw how good we can be and we saw that we also have a lot of work to do. It was a great way to start off the weekend facing top notch competition that we know we will see again down the stretch," stated Camarco.
	January 25, 2019 Softball Preview The Santiago Canyon College softball team kicks off its 2019 season on Saturday and Sunday at Bakersfield College against two teams – San Mateo and Bakersfield colleges - that were in the hunt for the state championship and another – Mount San Antonio College – that won the coveted title last season. The Hawks will open the season against San Mateo at 5 p.m. followed by a 7 p.m. against Bakersfield, a team the Hawks beat 2-1 in the opening weekend last season. On Sunday, Santiago Canyon will battle the defending state champs, Mt. SAC, which struggled against the Hawks in two meets last season. Mt. SAC won the team's first battle, 2-1, in 12 innings but the Hawks prevailed, 6-2, at home late in the season. The Hawks should be ready for the early tests as Coach Lisa Camarco has again put together a talented team that will feature a solid offense, lots of speed and a strong pitching staff. “While every year is a re-building year at this level, this team has demonstrated a tremendous work ethic and has completely bought into our system." Back to lead the Hawks in their quest to capture the state title they won in 2016 is sophomore outfielder and player-of-the-year candidate Rylie Seip and sophomore pitcher Danielle Stallings. Seip, who has signed with national powerhouse Cal State Long Beach, is one of the most well-rounded, entertaining players in the state. She has a cannon arm in the outfield, can hit for power and possesses sprinter speed on the base paths and in the outfield. She is coming off a season in which she just missed winning the state batting title with a phenomenal .458 batting average with 13 home runs, 12 doubles and four triples. She scored 56 runs and drove in 42 runs in 45 games. “Rylie is one of those kids that captures your attention immediately. She is a 5 tool player that can change a game every time she steps up to the plate," stated Camarco. Seip will be joined in the outfield by returning sophomore Tsianina Flores, a slap-hitting speedster who hit .333 in a reserve role last season. Returnee Amanda Pacillas (.333) and newcomers – Gillian Dykier, Amiah Rivas, and Dana Demo - should also battle for playing time in the outfield. Stallings helped anchor a pitching staff that was one of the best in the state last season. The right-hander went 14-5 with a 2.78 ERA in 123.1 innings of work. Sophomore right-hander Molly Smith enjoyed a solid Fall season and is ready to make an even bigger contribution in the circle for the Hawks after going 6-0 in eight starts with a 1.86 ERA in 2018. Hard-throwing transfer right-hander Ashlynn Clifford and freshman Maddie Holzberg give the Hawks one of the deepest pitching staffs in the state. Camarco commented that, “depth in the circle is invaluable, especially when you look to go deep in the playoffs with an 8-team State Championship format." The infield, where second baseman Alyssa Enriquez is the only returning starter, will need to reload quickly. Coach Camarco believes Pacillas and an exceptionally talented group of newcomers – Division I transfer Nicole Garcia, and high school standout sViviana Vejar, Sabrina Rivera, Alyssa Baltierra, and Cozette Zoch - will give the Hawks a solid defense and some explosive bats that will make Santiago Canyon again one of the most explosive offensive teams in the state. Behind the plate, Coach Camarco will turn to a group of freshman, Vanessa Zottneck, Sabrina Rivera, Chloe Smock and transfer Amiah Rivas from Mt. SAC, to handle the catching duties. The Hawks will again tackle one of the toughest non-conference schedules in the state with games against Mt. SAC (2), state qualifier Palomar and playoff qualifiers Bakersfield (3), Ventura, Cerritos, Citrus and College of the Canyons. These in addition to playing in the state's most powerful softball conference - the Orange Empire - which again figures to be a fight for supremacy with Cypress, Fullerton, Golden West, Orange Coast, Riverside, Saddleback and Santa Ana. The Hawks will make their home debut in a 3 p.m. game against Cerritos on Friday, Feb. 1. The Hawks are coming off a solid 2018 campaign in which the Hawks went 33-13 overall and 14-7 in the OEC and just missed qualifying for the state championships by one victory. A doubleheader loss to El Camino in the Southern California Regionals has left Coach Camarco, her staff (assistants Courtney Hiatt, Morgan McGee and Keely Decker), and her Hawks determined to get back to the state championships. “The start of a new year is always really exciting. The depth of our roster, the key individuals we have returning, and the new players that are able to come in and make an immediate impact should translate into a really great season," remarked Camarco.
(Tsianina Flores)	February 7, 2018 Hawks Take Down Cerritos The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team improved their overall record to 8-1 on Wednesday with a 10-6 victory over visiting Cerritos College. Nicole Yniguez picked up her second win of the year throwing 4.2 innings and holding the Falcon offense to just 3 hits. Danielle Stallings came in to relieve Yniguez in the 5^th inning and picked up the save. The Hawks were on track to close out the game on a mercy rule win as they had an 8-0 lead going into the top of the 5^th inning. With one out however, back to back walks sparked the Falcon offense and they were able to push 4 runs across to extend the game. SCC responded with 2 more runs on their own but the game continued and Cerritos was able to add 2 more in the 6^th before the Hawks were able to shut down their offense and hold on to the 10-6 victory. The Hawks were led offensively by Rylie Seip who was 3-for-3 on the day with 2 runs scored, 3 RBI and a 2 run homerun in the first inning to get the Hawks on the board. Tsianina Flores had another good day at the plate going 2-for-2 with 2 runs scored and 3 RBI's as well. Next Up for the Hawks: SCC will head to Grossmont College on Friday for a non-conference matchup. First pitch is scheduled for 2:30pm.
(Danielle Stallings)	February 2, 2018 Stallings Hits Walk-Off Grand Slam Santiago Canyon College swept a double header with Citrus College on Friday by the scores of 11-10 and 10-4. The wins bring the Hawks overall record to 7-0. Danielle Stallings picked up the win in the circle for game 1, while Molly Smith pitched a complete game in the 2^nd game earning the win. The Hawks took an early lead with 4 runs in the first inning but saw that lead slip away as Citrus added 2 in the 2^nd, 1 in the 3^rd, and 1 in the 4^th to tie it up. The Hawks were able to push 1 more run across in the bottom of the 6^th inning, but Citrus jumped ahead, taking a 5 run lead going into the bottom of the 7^th. SCC responded with 6 runs in the bottom of the 7^th with 4 hits including singles from McKenna Boyle, Marissa Varrati, and Taylor Whitney. Rylie Seip and Amber Elliott were able to reach on walks bringing Danielle Stallings to the plate with 1 out and the Hawks down by 3 runs. Stallings then blasted a pitch deep over the left field fence for a walk-off grand slam and securing the 11-10 victory. In Game 2 of the double header, the Hawks saw themselves down 4-1 going into the bottom of the 5^th inning. That's when the Hawks offense sparked an 8 run inning to take the lead. Pinch hitter, Tsianina Flores led off with a single, Rylie Seip drew a walk and Taylor Whitney followed with a single to load the bases. Singles from Amber Elliott, Marissa Varrati, and Taylor Whitney, and walks to McKenna Boyle and Amber Reinke followed by a double from Seip was enough to put the Hawks up 10-4 for the final runs of the game. Next Up for the Hawks: The Hawks will host Cerritos College on Wednesday at 3:00pm.
(Rylie Seip)	February 1, 2018 Hawks Start Season 5-0 The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team has kicked off the 2018 season with a 5 game win streak. The Hawks opened up on the road at the Glendale College Tournament were they defeated Moorpark College 10-3, Bakersfield College 2-1, Oxnard College 9-1, and Imperial Valley College 9-6. SCC had its home opener on Wednesday where they defeated San Diego City College 14-1 in a 5-inning mercy rule victory. The Hawks are currently leading all teams in the state with 7 home runs and 19 stolen bases. Rylie Seip is on top of the leaderboard with 9 stolen bases of her own and joins her teammates Amber Elliott and McKenna Boyle for the 2^nd place spot in overall homeruns in the state. Elliott and Boyle are top 5 in the state in RBI. Freshman pitcher Danielle Stallings is leading the state with 3 wins on her record. Next Up for the Hawks: The Hawks will host a double header against Citrus College on Friday at 12pm & 2pm.
(Sydney Doherty)	March 27, 2017 Hawks Pick up 8^th Mercy Rule Win The Santiago Canyon College Softball team defeated Grossmont College 13-0 on Monday in a non-conference matchup. The win improves the Hawks to an overall record of 18-6-1. The win was decided by the mercy rule after 5 innings, this is the 8^th mercy rule win of the year for SCC. Kristen Piazza recorded the win in the circle throwing a complete game shutout. Piazza held Grossmont to only 4 hits on the day while striking out 3 hitters. One of the strikeouts was recorded on a 21 pitch at bat while Piazza improves to 11-3 on the year. SCC scattered 17 hits in the win including 3 hit performances by Manoa Weijgertse (3-for-4, with a double and 2 RBI), and Alyssa Sojka (3-for-3, with a double and an RBI). Emili Olague and Chrissy Woodling each recorded 2 hits. Olague got the Hawks on the board with a bases clearing double in the 3^rd inning, Woodling followed with an RBI double to score Olague that same inning. Defensively, the Hawks played perfect defense while turning 2 doubles plays the first two innings of the game. The Hawks now have a total of 17 double plays in 25 games putting them at #1 in the state. Next Up for the Hawks: SCC returns to Orange Empire Conference action on Wednesday at Fullerton College. The game is scheduled for 3:00pm.
(Amelia Hensler)	March 13, 2017 Hawks Drop Non-Conference Game The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team dropped a non-conference game to El Camino College on Monday. Kristen Piazza recorded the 11-4 loss in the circle after coming in during the first inning and working the Hawks out of a bases loaded jam. She pitched 5 scoreless innings before surrendering 7 runs in the 6^th inning. Alyssa Slater threw the final inning allowing 1 run on 2 hits. The Hawks took the early lead with a run in the bottom of the 3^rd inning. Taylor Whitney led off with a single and stole second base. She advanced to third on a ground ball and later scored on a wild pitch. They added an additional run in the bottom of the 4^th with an RBI double from McKenna Boyle that scored Amelia Hensler who reached on a walk. El Camino took the lead in the top of the 6^th scoring 7 runs on 7 hits and a Hawk error. In the top of the 7^th, El Camino pushed 4 more runs across on 2 hits and 4 walked batters. The Hawks made an attempt at a comeback in the bottom of the frame but were held short as they were only able to put up 2 more runs. Manoa Weijgertse led off with a walk and advanced to second on a wild pitch. She later scored on a double from Emili Olague. Sydney Doherty reached on a single and later scored on an RBI ground ball from Sabrina Canales but it wasn’t enough and the Hawks surrendered the 11-4 loss. Next Up for the Hawks: SCC returns to conference play on Wednesday at home against Cypress College. A win would put the Hawks into a tie for first place in the OEC. First pitch is scheduled for 3:00pm.
(Kristen Piazza)	March 8, 2017 Hawks Add Another Conference Win The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team defeated Riverside City College at home on Wednesday. The win improves the Hawks Orange Empire Conference record to 5-1 and 12-3-1 overall. Alyssa Slater and Kristen Piazza shared time in the circle with Piazza picking up the win throwing 4 innings while allowing only 3 hits. The win improves her overall record to 6-1. The Hawks saw themselves down by a run in the top of the first but immediately tied it up in the bottom half of the frame. Sabrina Canales hit a sacrifice fly ball that plated Sydney Doherty who had reached on a single and advanced to third on a base hit from Emili Olague. Riverside scored their final run of the game in the top of the third on a double that scored a batter who had reached on a walk. The Hawks offense came alive in the bottom of the fifth inning with 5 runs to take the lead. Manoa Weijgertse led off the inning with a walk and advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt. She later scored on an RBI single from Olague. Sabrina Canales then hit her 4^th homerun of the year, a 2-run shot to left field to put the Hawks up by 2. Alyssa Sojka followed with a double off the fence and advanced to third on a single from Amber Elliott. Elliott stole second base and Sojka scored on a wild pitch. Chrissy Woodling singled and was replaced by Kara Piper to run. Piper stole second base, advanced to third on a ground ball and also scored on a wild pitch for the final run of the inning. SCC scored their final run in the bottom of the 6^th on a 2-out RBI double from Alyssa Sojka that scored Sydney Doherty who had singled early in the inning. The Hawks had a total of 11 hits led by Doherty, Sojka, Olague and Elliott who each had 2 on the day. Sabrina Canales led with 3 RBI’s. Next Up for the Hawks: SCC will travel to Orange Coast College on Friday for a 2PM Orange Empire Conference game.
(Amber Elliott)	March 6, 2017 SCC Rolls Past Cerritos The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team defeated Cerritos College 10-2 in a 5 inning game that was decided by the mercy rule. The win improves the Hawks overall record to 11-3-1 with Alyssa Slater picking up the win and improving to 6-2 overall. Kristen Piazza added her second save of the season throwing the final 2 innings while holding the Cerritos offense hitless. SCC saw themselves down 2-0 in the top of the first inning but never allowed Cerritos to score after those initial 2 runs. The Hawks used 5 runs in the 2^nd inning and 5 more runs in the 5^th inning to secure the win. Chrissy Woodling had the pinch hit, walk off double that drove in the final run to end the game. Amber Elliott led the charge going 2-for-3 with 3 RBI and a stolen base. Alyssa Sojka drove in 2 runs while going 1-for-2 with 2 runs scored and a double. Amber Reinke finished the day going 2-for-3 with a stolen base and Sydney Doherty was a perfect 2-for-2 with a triple. Defensively, the Hawks turned their 10^th double play of the year, a 5u-3 led by Manoa Weijgertse, bringing the Hawks to #2 overall in the state for that category while continuing to lead all hitters in the state with a team batting average of .473. Next Up for the Hawks: SCC returns to Orange Empire Conference action on Wednesday with a home game against Riverside City College. First pitch is scheduled for 3:00pm.
(Sydney Doherty)	March 1, 2017 Hawks Offense Pushes Past Santa Ana The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team defeated district rival Santa Ana College 19-6 on Wednesday in an Orange Empire Conference game. The win improves SCC to 9-2 overall and 3-1 in conference play. Alyssa Slater recorded 4.2 innings of work and picked up her 4^th win of the year improving to an overall record of 4-1. Slater held the Dons to only 4 hits in the win. The Hawks offense continued to thrive with a total 22 hits on the day. SCC has led the state as the best hitting team all season with a state high .482 Batting Average. The offensive charge against Santa Ana was led by sophomores Emili Olague (5-for-5, 4 RBI), Manoa Weijgertse 3-for-3, 3 runs, 2 RBI), Alyssa Sojka (3-for-4, 3 runs, 3 RBI, a double, and a home run), and Freshman outfielder Sydney Doherty (4-for-5, 2 runs). SCC got on the board early with 8 runs in the top of the first inning. An additional run was added in the second, 4 more in the third, and the final 6 runs came in the top of the 5^th inning to secure the 5 inning, mercy rule win. Next Up for the Hawks: SCC continues with Orange Empire Conference play on Friday. The Hawks will host Fullerton College, first pitch is scheduled for 2PM.
(Alyssa Sojka)	February 22, 2017 Hawks Defeat Saddleback in OEC Game The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team defeated visiting Saddleback College 9-7 in an Orange Empire Conference matchup on Wednesday. The win improves the Hawks overall record to 7-1 and their OEC record to 1-1. Alyssa Slater recorded the win the in circle throwing a complete game and picking up her third win of the year. The Hawks saw themselves down 1-0 in the top of the first but answered immediately with 3 runs in the bottom half of the frame. SCC put up all three runs with 2 outs starting with a solo home run from Manoa Weijgertse. Alyssa Fernandez was able to reach after her on an error. Alyssa Sojka then doubled bringing Fernandez to third. Chrissy Woodling followed with another double plating both Sojka and Fernandez. Saddleback cut the lead to 3-2 in the top of the second with 2 hits and a Hawk error. SCC was able to extend their lead to 4-2 in the bottom of the 3^rd on a sacrifice fly ball from Alyssa Fernandez that scored Sydney Doherty who had reached on a single, stole second base, and advanced to third on a ground ball. Saddleback used 2 walks and 2 hits to rally for one run in the top of the 4^th making it a 1 run game once again. In the bottom half of the frame SCC pushed another run across to take a 2 run lead. Kara Piper singled and stole second base. She then advanced to third on a single from Amber Reinke and scored on a base hit from Emili Olague. Saddleback closed the gap once again scoring a run on 2 doubles in the top of the 5^th inning putting the Hawks up 5-4. SCC was able to push 2 runs across in both the 5^th and the 6^th innings extending their lead to 9-4 going into the top of the 7^th inning. In the 5^th, Manoa Weijgertse led off with a single and advanced to second on a bunt. Alyssa Sojka drove in Weijgertse on an RBI single and then scored herself on an RBI double from Chrissy Woodling. In the 6^th, Emili Olague led off with a single. Pinch runner Amber Elliott then stole second base and advanced to third on a base hit from Sydney Doherty. Weijgertse brought Elliott in on an RBI ground ball bringing Sojka to the plate who drove in Sydney Doherty on an RBI single. The Hawks were able to hold onto the lead despite giving up 3 runs in the top of the 7^th inning on a walk, 2 errors, and 2 hits. Winning pitcher Alyssa Slater was able to record the final out on a pop up to secure the 9-7 victory. Next Up for the Hawks: SCC continues with OEC play on Friday as they host Golden West College at 2PM.
(Alyssa Slater)	February 16, 2017 Hawks Out Hit Ventura The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team defeated visiting Ventura College 15-8 on Thursday. The win improves the Hawks overall record to 6-1 with Alyssa Slater picking up her second win in the circle to improve to 2-0 on the season. SCC pounded out 21 hits on the day with 8 team members having multiple hits in the game. Offensively, the Hawks were led by Alyssa Fernandez and Sabrina Canales who both had 4 RBI on the day. Fernandez and Canales finished the day going 2-for-4 with a home run, while Canales also delivered a double. Manoa Weijgertse led the Hawks with 4 hits, going 4-for-5 with 3 RBI and 3 runs scored. Emili Olague and Sydney Doherty each contributed 3 hits. Olague went 3-for-4 with a run and an RBI and 2 doubles, while Doherty went 3-for-5 with 3 runs scored, a double, and 3 stolen bases. Next Up for the Hawks: The Hawks return to Orange Empire Conference play on Wednesday against Saddleback College. First pitch is scheduled for 3:00pm.
(Manoa Weijgertse)	February 9, 2017 Hawks Sweep Double Header The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team walked away with a pair of wins on the road at Citrus College on Thursday. The first game was a 15-14 win and the second game was a 9-4 win that improves the Hawks to 5-0 on the year. In game one of the day, the Hawks took an early 3-0 lead in the top of the first inning. Emili Olague led off with a single. Kara Piper reached on an error and Manoa Weijgertse walked to load the bases for Sabrina Canales. Canales singled to left field driving in the first 2 runs. Chrissy Woodling followed with an RBI single that plated Weijgertse. The early lead fell away in the bottom half of the inning as SCC surrendered 6 runs on 4 hits, including a grand slam, and 4 walked batters. SCC evened the score in the top of the second inning collecting 2 hits from Amber Elliott and Alyssa Sojka. In the top of the 3^rd, the Hawks took the lead scoring 2 more runs on an RBI single from Amber Reinke that scored Taylor Whitney who had walked and stole second base. Kara Piper delivered the second run on a sacrifice fly ball that scored Amber Elliott who had reached on a single. In the top of the 5^th, SCC tacked on one more brining the score to 9-6, on an RBI double from Kara Piper that scored pinch runner Sydney Doherty. Citrus began to respond in the bottom of the 5^th however after being held scoreless since the 2^nd inning. A walk, 2 singles, and a Hawk error allowed Citrus to add 2 runs to their total bringing the game to 9-8. The Hawks were held scoreless in the top of the 6^th, allowing Citrus to capture the lead in the bottom half of the inning. Combing 2 walked batters and 3 hits, Citrus pushed 2 runs across to go up 10-9 going into the 7^th. The Hawks responded with 5 runs of their own to capture the lead in the top of the 7^th. The Hawks loaded the bases on singles from Amber Reinke and Amber Elliott with Emili Olague drawing a walk. Reinke and Elliott both went onto score on a fielder’s choice and error forced by Manoa Weijgertse. Another error forced by Sabrina Canales allowed Olague to score. Alyssa Sojka then drove an RBI single to center field bringing Weijgertse home and Chrissy Woodling finished the scoring with a 2 RBI double scoring Sojka and Canales. Citrus threated in the bottom of the 7^th scoring 4 runs on 3 hits and one walked batter bringing the final score to 15-14. Kristin Piazza came into the game in relief of starting pitcher Alyssa Slater in the bottom of the 6^th inning. Piazza picked up the win throwing 1.1 innings and improving her record to 3-0 on the year. In game 2 of the day, the Hawks walked away with a 9-4 victory and Kristin Piazza picked up her second win of the day in the circle. Offensively the Hawks were led by Emili Olague who went 3-for-4 with a 2-run home run and a total of 3 RBI’s. Manoa Weijgertse, Allie Didion, and Taylor Whitney each contributed 2 hits in the game. Up Next for the Hawks: The Hawks will start Orange Empire Conference play on Wednesday. They will travel to Cypress College for a 3:00pm game.
(Sabrina Canales)	February 1, 2017 Hawks Mercy San Diego City College The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team defeated San Diego City College on Wednesday in a non-conference game. SCC won 22-0 in just 5 innings with the game being called due to the mercy rule. The win improves the Hawks overall record to 3-0 to start the season. Kristen Piazza picked up her second win throwing a complete game shutout while allowing 4 hits and striking out 4. The SCC offense was led by Sabrina Canales (2-for-2) who had a 3-run home run along with Kara Piper (1-for-2) who both delivered 4 RBI's on the day. Alyssa Fernandez (1-for-1) drove in 3 runs. Several other SCC members had big days at the plate as the team collected a total of 20 hits in 5 innings of work. Manoa Weijgertse was 3-for-4 with 3 runs scored and a double, Emili Olague, Allie Didion, Amelia Hensler, Taylor Whitney and Briana Cruz each contributed 2 hits on the day. Next Up for the Hawks: SCC will host Grossmont College on Wednesday, February 8^th for their home opener. First pitch is scheduled for 3:00pm.
(Amber Reinke)	January 28, 2017 Hawks Take Down Mesa 7-1 In the final game of the Glendale Tournament, the Hawks defeated San Diego Mesa College 7-1. Freshman Sydney Doherty (3-for-3) and Amber Reinke (2-for-3) led the offensive charge for the Hawks. Kristen Piazza picked up her first collegiate win pitching 3 innings while the Hawks played stellar defense allowing only 1 run. SCC got on the board early with Kara Piper scoring a run in the first inning on a throwing error after reaching on a single and stealing second base. In the bottom of the second, Sydney Doherty reached on a single, stole second base and then scored on a triple from Amber Reinke. Reinke went on to score on a Mesa error that allowed Taylor Whitney to reach safely. After stealing both second and third base, Whitney scored on a single from Emili Olague. In the bottom of the 4^th, the Hawks led off with a solo homerun from Sydney Doherty. Amber Reinke followed with a single and then advanced to third on a stolen base and a bunt from Taylor Whitney. Reinke came into score on a sacrifice fly ball from Olague. The final SCC run came from Manoa Weijgertse who reached on a single and then stole second base. She advanced to third on a ground ball from Alyssa Fernandez and scored on a ground ball from Alyssa Sojka. Next Up for the Hawks: SCC will travel to San Diego City College on Wednesday for a 3:00 non-conference game.
(Emili Olague)	January 27, 2017 Olague Hits for the Cycle as SCC Defeats Sacramento City The Hawks opened up the season with a game against Sacramento City College who they defeated to capture the 2016 CCCAA State Championship title. SCC came away with a 6-3 victory and Alyssa Slater picked up her first win in the circle. The Hawks saw themselves down 3-0 going into the bottom of the 3^rd inning, that is when the SCC offense came alive scoring 6 unanswered runs to secure the first win of the year. Emili Olague drove a double into the gap to get the Hawks first run on the board. Olague plated Taylor Whitney who had led off with a single and then stole second base. Manoa Weijgertse then put the Hawks within one run with an RBI single that scored Olague. In the bottom of the 4^th, SCC scored their final 4 runs on a combination of 3 hits. Emili Olague blasted a 3 run home run to left field that scored Amber Reinke who had reached on a single and Taylor Whitney who had reached on a walk. Manoa Weijgertse scored the final SCC run on an error after reaching on a single and stealing second base. The Hawks offense was led by Emili Olague who hit for the cycle for the first time in her career. She led off the game with a triple, had a double in the 3^rd inning, a 3 run home run in the 4^th inning and a single in the 6^th inning. She also broke the career record for RBI’s in just the first game of her sophomore season. She now has an all-time SCC career high 78 RBI’s.
	September 21, 2016 Camarco Named OEC Women’s Coach of the Year Head Softball Coach, Lisa Camarco, was named the Coach of the Year for all female sports in the Orange Empire Conference. The award comes after Camarco lead the Hawks to their first State Championship in the program’s short 10 year history. With an overall record of 41-9, the Hawks posted 44% of their wins by way of the mercy rule. Several members of the team received major awards at the state level including an Academic All-American, 2 All-Southern California Selections, 2 All-State Selections, An All-American, as well as all 4 major awards at the State Championship including Most Valuable Player, Most Valuable Pitcher, Most Valuable Offensive Player, and Most Valuable Defensive player. Not only were the Hawks the best team in the state on the softball field, but they were also the recipients of the Orange Empire Conference All-Academic Team award with the highest overall softball team GPA in the conference. Camarco has led her team to be active in the community volunteering with Little League’s Challenger League where they host clinics for physically challenged kids, she has been a guest speaker at local league’s opening ceremonies, and she has hosted several camps and clinics for youth players. Lisa Camarco and her staff have also been honored with the National Fastpitch Coaches Association CalJC Coaching Staff of the Year award which will be presented in New Orleans in December.
	September 10, 2016 Hawks Honored at Angel Game The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team was honored for winning the 2016 CCCAA State Championship on Saturday night prior to the start of the Angels game against the Texas Rangers. The Hawks were escorted down onto the field where the ceremony was held at home plate. The announcer listed the many accomplishments of the program and presented them with a commemorative plaque for their outstanding achievements. SCC defeated Sacramento City College 8-0 in just 5 innings to capture the programs first title in just its 10^th year of existence. Thank you to the Angels Baseball Organization for acknowledging our Hawks!
(Decker, Kendrick, Camarco, Cutspec)	May 31, 2016 Camarco and Staff Tabbed NFCA CalJC National Coaching Staff of the Year LOUISVILLE, Ky. – After guiding Santiago Canyon to its first California Community College Athletic Association state championship, head coach Lisa Camarco, along with assistant coaches Brandice Cutspec, Keely Decker and Marc Kendrick have been named the 2016 NFCA CalJC National Coaching Staff of the Year. An 8-0 victory over Sacramento City College gave the Hawks their first state title. In addition, they became the first program to lose their first game of the weekend and rally to win out for the championship in 20-plus years. After falling 8-6 the North's top seed College of San Mateo, Santiago Canyon reeled off wins over Cypress (7-2), San Mateo (6-1) and Sacramento City to force an "if necessary" game. In reaching the state championship, the Hawks (41-9) recorded a 3-1 mark in the Super Regionals defeating Santa Barbara, 18-0 and winning two of three, including the deciding game, against Mt. San Antonio College. Camarco, who was hired in 2006 to lead the program in its inaugural season of 2007, just concluded her 10^th season at the helm of Santiago Canyon. She has posted a career record of 259-164-1 with six winning seasons and a program-record 41 victories in 2016. The coaching staff will be honored at the NFCA Convention held in New Orleans in December.
(Emili Olague, Kaitlyn Lanksbury, Lauren Hammond)	May 31, 2016 State Championship Honors Several members of the 2016 State Championship Santiago Canyon College Softball Team were honored for their outstanding contributions. During an Awards Ceremony on Saturday, 3 members of the SCC team were honored including Emili Olague who received All-State and All-American accolades, Kaitlyn Lanksbury who received All-State Honors and Lauren Hammond who received Academic All-American Honors. At the conclusion of the State Championship Tournament, the Hawks were awarded 7 members selected onto the All-Tournament Team including Riley Nahrwold (Pitcher), Alyssa Sojka (2^nd Base), Emili Olague (Designated Player), Manoa Weijgertse (Catcher), Ashley Clark-Johnson (Outfield), Jessica Daniel (Outfield), and Brittney Howe (First Base). The Hawks cleaned house receiving all 4 major individual awards for the State Championship Tournament. Most Valuable Pitcher went to Riley Nahrwold who threw all but 1 inning of the 5 games the Hawks played over a 3 day period. The Golden Glove Award went to Alyssa Sojka who played perfect defense in all 5 games including some remarkable plays as well as turning the double play to end the Championship Game. The Best Hitter Award as well as the Most Valuable Player of the Tournament went to Kaitlyn Lanksbury who had an outstanding weekend. Lanksbury was hitting .700 going into Championship Sunday and ended the weekend with a .563 average with 10 RBI as well as hitting for the cycle over 5 combined games.
	May 22, 2016 2016 CCCAA State Champions!!! The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team won the CCCAA State Championship on its 10 year anniversary. The Hawks defeated Sacramento City College 8-0 to bring home the first title in program history. After dropping the first game of the State Championship Tournament to College of San Mateo, the Hawks reeled off 4 consecutive wins over a 2 day period including a 7-2 win over Cypress College, a 6-1 win over College of San Mateo, a 7-4 win over Sacramento City College and a second and final 8-0 mercy rule over Sacramento City College to capture the title. It is the first time in at least 20 years that a team has lost game 1 and come back to win the title and the first mercy rule win in a Championship game in at least 18 years. For the Hawks it was their 18^th mercy rule victory of the year making 44% of the team's wins this season decided by the mercy rule. Game #1: The Hawks only loss came on Friday in a 8-6 matchup against the #1 seed from the North, College of San Mateo. Although San Mateo got on the board first, the Hawk responded and took the eventual lead going up 4-2 going into the 6^th inning. SCC surrendered a devastating 6 run 6^th inning with 2 errors, 3 hit batters and 3 base hits that would ultimately put them too far behind to catch up. The Hawks did rally in the 7^th pushing 2 more runs across, but left the bases loaded to end the game 8-6 and put themselves into the loser's bracket. Game #2: SCC had to come back on Saturday evening to face Cypress College in an elimination game. The game was scheduled to start at 5:30 but was pushed back 2 hours due to an earlier game that went into extra innings. SCC came out on fire putting up 2 runs in the first inning on a 2 run home run from Emili Olague scoring Jessica Daniel who had singled and stolen second base. SCC added 3 more runs in the second inning with a 2 RBI single from Manoa Weijgertse and an RBI single from Kaitlyn Lanksbury. Cypress put their only 2 runs on the board in the 3^rd inning using 4 singles. The Hawks final run came in the bottom of the 6^th with Lanksbury pushing across her second RBI single of the game. The win eliminated Cypress from the tournament and set up a second meeting with College of San Mateo. Game #3: The Hawks had to turn right around and face San Mateo in another elimination game that evening that did not start until after 10:30pm. The Hawks started the game in nearly identical fashion with a home run off the bat of Emili Olague in the first inning to get the Hawks on the board. It wasn't until the 4^th that the Hawks were able to add to their lead with a squeeze bunt from Ashley Clark-Johnson that brought Lanksbury home. In the 5^th, the Hawks exploded for 3 runs using an RBI single from Clark-Johnson and a 2RBI single from Brittney Howe. San Mateo was able to push 1 across in the 6^th inning but it would prove to not be enough as the Hawks extended their lead with another run in the bottom of the frame to eliminate San Mateo and enter the Championship Game against Sacramento City College on Sunday. Game #4: The Hawks entered Championship Sunday having to defeat the undefeated Sacramento City College twice in order to bring home the title. SCC saw themselves down 1-0 in the first inning before an RBI single from Alyssa Sojka tied the game up and then a bases loaded squeeze from Krista Carranza that scored Sojka allowed the Hawks to take control. In the third, Brittney Howe drew a bases loaded walk to extend the lead to 3-1. Sacramento City evened the score in the bottom of the 3^rd on a 2 run home run. The Hawks jumped out with 4 runs in the 4^th inning to secure the win with an RBI single from Weijgertse, a sacrifice fly ball from Sojka, and RBI singles from Clark-Johnson and Brittney Howe. The win set up a final matchup between the two teams who each had a loss now to determine the 2016 State Champion. Game #5: The Hawks came out fiercely with 5 runs in the first inning including singles from Jordaen Hicks and Manoa Weijgertse, a 2 RBI single from Emili Olague, and a 3 run home run from Kaitlyn Lanksbury. SCC added 2 more runs in the 2^nd on an RBI bunt double from Jessica Daniel and a sac fly from Weijgertse. Brittney Howe added an RBI single in the 3^rd to secure the 5 inning mercy rule victory and giving SCC the State Championship Title!
	May 15, 2016 Hawks Headed to State Championship The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team defeated Mt. San Antonio College 6-1 in the decisive game of the Super Regional Championship on Sunday held on the SCC campus. After beating Santa Barbara City College on Friday 18-0, and Mt. SAC 2-0 on Saturday, the Hawks were in the driver's seat as the only undefeated team. The Super Regional is a double elimination tournament which meant the Hawks would have to lose twice on Sunday in order to be eliminated. SCC did in fact drop the first game to the Mounties, but came out on top in Game #2 in order to secure their spot in the Final Four. The Mounties took the early lead putting up 1 run in the first inning after a lead off batter was hit by a pitch and eventually came around to score on a double. The SCC defense came up clutch with a double play throwing out a runner at the plate attempting to score on the double as well as the hitter who attempted to advance to third on the throw. The Hawks responded immediately with 2 runs of their own to take the lead for good in the second inning. With two outs, Brittney Howe was hit by a pitch. Howe came around to score from first base on a base hit by Krista Carranza that forced a throwing error and brought Carranza all the way to third base. Jordaen Hicks followed with a double to right field, scoring Carranza and then came around to score herself on a single from Jessica Daniel. In the bottom half of the frame, Mt. SAC tried to rally back but a 5-4-3 double play ended the scoring threat. The Mounties looked to threaten again in the third inning with a squeeze bunt to bring home a runner from third, Kaitlyn Lanksbury made a perfect feed to catcher Manoa Weijgertse to punch out the runner at the plate. In the fifth inning, the Hawks extended their lead to 4-1 with a solo home run to dead center from Weijgertse, forcing Mt. SAC to remove the State Pitcher of the Year from the game. The Hawks made their final push in the seventh inning starting with a leadoff base hit from pinch hitter Chrissy Woodling. Jordaen Hicks singled and then both runners advanced on a sacrifice bunt from Jessica Daniel. Emili Olague was intentionally walked to load the bases bringing up Weijgertse who drove a base hit up the middle for the final 2 RBI's of the game. Riley Nahrwold recorded the complete game win throwing a full seven innings and holding Mt. SAC to 1 run on 6 hits. Next Up for the Hawks: SCC will travel up to Bakersfield College, the home of the CCCAA Final Four State Championship. The first game will be at 5:30pm on Friday evening against College of San Mateo. Live video streaming of the games can be found on the CCCAAsports.org website or using this link.
(Kaitlyn Lanksbury)	May 14, 2016 Hawks Advance to Super Regional Championship The Santiago Canyon College Softball team defeated Mt. San Antonio College 2-0 in the winners bracket game this morning in order to advance to the Super Regional Championship game on Sunday. Riley Nahrwold recorded the win in the circle throwing a complete game shutout and holding the Mounties to only 3 hits. The Hawks put up their two runs in the first inning of the game. With two outs, both Emili Olague and Manoa Weijgertse drew walks. Kaitlyn Lanksbury then drove a pitch to the wall in left center field plating both Olague and Weijgertse. Alyssa Sojka and Krista Carranza were the only other Hawks to reach on hits as Nahrwold and Kennedy-Cummings from Mt. SAC were locked in a pitchers duel the remainder of the game. The Hawks defense continued to be stellar, turning 2 doubles plays in the win. Next Up for the Hawks: The Hawks will play at 12:00 on Sunday against the winner of the 3:00pm game today. The Hawks will enter Sunday as the only undefeated team on Championship Sunday and will need to win just one game to advance to the Final Four State Championship.
(Emili Olague, Grand Slam)	May 13, 2016 Hawks Open Super Regional With 18-0 Win The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team defeated Santa Barbara City College 18-0 in 5 innings for the first game of the CCCAA Super Regional Championship held on the SCC campus. Riley Nahrwold recorded the win with 3 innings in the circle while combining with an inning from Shannon Thornton and Lauren Hammond for the shut out. The Hawks powerful offense was led by Emili Olague who was 2-for-2 with 2 walks and 5 RBI on a grand slam and a solo home run. Kaitlyn Lanksbury also had a home run while going 2-for-4 on the day. Ashley Clark finished with 3 hits and 2 RBI. Jordaen Hicks, Jessica Daniel, Manoa Weijgertse, Alyssa Sojka and Krista Carranza each picked up two hits. The Hawks, who are leading the state with a .414 batting average, put up 10 runs in the first inning. Eight of the runs came in a 2 out rally sparked by a 2 RBI double in the gap from Sojka. Defensively the Hawks played perfect while turning 2 double plays in 5 innings. With a total of 25 double plays on the season, the Hawks are leading the state! Next Up for the Hawks: The Hawks will face Mt. San Antonio College at 11AM on Saturday in the winners bracket. The winner of this game will advance to Championship Sunday for a 12pm game. The loser must win a second game that will be played at 3pm.
(Manoa Weijgertse)	May 9, 2016 SCC Set to Host Super Regional The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team will be one of the 2 host sites of the CCCAA Super Regional Championship tournament. The Super Regional is a 4-team, double elimination format where the winner will advance to the Final Four State Championship along with the winner from the other southern California Super Regional. The tournament is set to run from Friday, May 13 through Sunday, May 15^th with the following 4 teams (#2) Santiago Canyon, (#3) Mt. San Antonio College, (#6) College of the Canyons, and (#7) Santa Barbara City College. Santiago Canyon College will open play at 2:00pm on Friday against Santa Barbara City College with Mt. SAC and College of the Canyons squaring off immediately following at approximately 4pm. On Saturday game times will be set for 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm with the championship game set for 12:00pm on Sunday. Click here for full bracket information. Ticket prices are $12 for general admission, $8 for Faculty, Staff, Seniors, and children under 12, parking is $5 per day.
(Jessica Daniel)	May 8, 2016 Hawks Sweep Regional The #2 seeded Santiago Canyon College Hawks swept Ventura College the # 15 seed in order to advance to the Super Regional. The Hawks won game one on Saturday 7-0 before defeating Ventura 15-0 in 5 innings on Sunday. Riley Nahrwold had a no hitter going through the 7^th inning before surrendering a hit with 2 outs. She recorded the 1 hit win while striking out 7 batters. On Sunday Shannon Thornton threw equally as well holding hitters to only 2 hits in the shutout to continue her undefeated streak. In game one, the Hawks combined 15 hits including a 3-for4 performance from Kaitlyn Lanksbury who had a double and 3 RBI. Manoa Weijgertse was 2-for-3 with a double and 2 RBI. Jessica Daniel, Emili Olague, Alyssa Sojka, and Krista Carranza each contributed 2 hits as well along with a solo home run from Olague. In the Sunday matcup, the Hawks got off to an early lead with back to back home runs from Manoa Weijgertse, a 3 run shot, and Kaitlyn Lanksbury who hit a solo shot. Weijgertse finished the day going 2-for-3 with 4 RBI and 3 runs scored while Kaitlyn was 3-for-4 with 3 RBI. Jordaen Hicks finished 3-for-5 with 3 stolen bases, Jessica Daniel was a perfect 3-for-3 with 3 runs scored, a double, and 3 stolen bases.
	May 1, 2016 Hawks Selected as #2 Seed in CCCAA Playoffs The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team completed a very successful regular season campaign where they finished with an overall record of 32-7. All year, the Hawks have been one of the top ranked teams in the state while knocking off several other ranked opponents helping them receive the #2 bid going into the CCCAA State Championship Playoffs. The Regional will kick off this weekend with Santiago Canyon College hosting visiting Ventura College in a best of 3 game series. The first game will take place on Saturday, May 7th at 2:00pm. Game #2 is scheduled to start at 12:00pm on Sunday, May 8^th with a 2:00pm "if necessary" game. The winner from the Regional will advance into the Super Regional. Admission will be charged for all games during the Regional series. Ticket prices are as follows: General Admission: $12.00 Student, Faculty, Staff: $8.00 Seniors (60+): $8.00 Children under 12: $8.00
(Emili Olague) (Kaitlyn Lanksbury)	April 30, 2016 Olague and Lanksbury selected to All State Two members of the Santiago Canyon College Softball Team were selected onto the 3CFCA All State Team. Emili Olague, a freshman out of Marina High School, and Kaitlyn Lanksbury, a sophomore out of Huntington Beach High School. Olague, a first baseman, led the state in RBI's with a total of 59 and came in at the two spot in the state for batting average at .504 on the year. With a total of 13 home runs, an on base percentage of .569, and a slugging percentage of .983 she was in the top 3 in the state in nearly every offensive category. Lanksbury, a third baseman, came in at #2 in the state in doubles with a total of 17 on the year. She hit .389 overall with 3 home runs, 32 RBI, and scored 31 runs. Defensively, Kaitlyn was third in the state in assists with 106 and was a part of turning 10 double plays.
	April 28, 2016 Hawks Receive All-OEC Honors Several members of the Santiago Canyon College Softball Team were rewarded for their efforts during the 2016 season. The Hawks had a total of 8 players who received recognition including Krista Carranza, Emili Olague, Kaitlyn Lanksbury, Jessica Daniel, Manoa Weijgertse, Ashley Clark, Jordaen Hicks and Alyssa Sojka. First Team All OEC Honors went to Emili Olague and Kaitlyn Lanksbury. Olague finished OEC play with the highest batting average in the conference at .548. She boasted a .903 slugging percentage, led with 29 RBI's, 13 walks, and had a .595 on base percentage. Lanksbury rounded out OEC play with a .431 batting average and was top 10 in the conference with 28 hits. She led the conference in doubles with 13 total. Lanksbury scored 20 runs, and had 22 RBI's in conference play. Defensively, Lanksbury was a part of turning 7 double plays with a total of 64 assists. Second Team All OEC Honors when to Jessica Daniel, Ashley Clark and Manoa Weijgertse. Daniel finished conference play with a .418 average. She had 20 stolen bases and 30 runs scored while starting every game in center field. Ashley Clark hit .433 in OEC play with 17 runs scored, 15 RBI and 15 stolen bases. Weijgertse was top 5 in the conference in RBI's with 22 and finished with a .339 average. She scored 18 runs and was walked 11 times giving her a .443 on base percentage. Alyssa Sojka and Jordaen Hicks received Honorable Mention honors. Sojka was the starting 2^nd baseman all season and turned 10 double plays. Offensively, she had a .403 batting average, scored 15 runs, had 22 RBI's and stole 9 bases. Hicks hit .373 in conference play with 22 runs scored and 15 stolen bases. Krista Carranza was named the Orange Empire Conference Defensive Player of the Year. As the Hawks starting short stop, Carranza made only 2 errors in a total of 81 chances during the 21 conference games. She turned 4 double plays and ended conference play with a .975 fielding percentage.
(Emili Olague)	April 20, 2016 Hawks Win RCC Series The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team picked up a 7-5 win at Riverside City College on Wednesday. The win brings the Hawks overall record to 32-6 on the year with only 1 game left in the regular season. The Hawks pounded 13 hits on the day while Riley Nahrwold recorded the win improving her record to 12-4. The Hawks were led offensively by Emili Olague who drove a 2 run home run deep over the score board in the first inning to put the Hawks on the board with an early lead. She finished the day going 3-for-3 with 3 RBI and a run scored. She continues to lead the state with a total of 59 RBI on the year. Alyssa Sojka was 2-for-4 on the day with a double and a run scored. Ashley Clark was also 2-for-4 with 2 runs scored and 2 stolen bases. Krista Carranza was a perfect 2-for-2 while also swiping 2 bases. Next Up for the Hawks: SCC will sit idle until their final conference game of the year on Wednesday April 27^th. The game will be held at 3PM at Santiago Canyon College and the sophomores will be honored at the start of the game!
	April 19, 2016 Hawks Win on Faculty Appreciation Day The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team posted a 13-8 victory over Orange Coast College while honoring the SCC Faculty during the team’s annual Faculty Appreciation Day! Each member of the softball team selected a professor to whom they wanted to thank for their dedication in the classroom. The faculty members threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the start of the game! The Hawks posted a total of 13 runs on 15 hits. Every member of the starting lineup collected a hit on the day. Jessica Daniel was 3-for-3 with 2 RBI and 3 runs scored, Manoa Weijgertse was 3-for-3 with 2 doubles, 1 run scored and 5 RBI, Kaitlyn Lanksbury also had a double and 2 RBI. Shannon Thornton picked up the win for the Hawks. She threw 5.1 innings while holding Orange Coast to 6 hits and no earned runs improving her overall record to a perfect 10-0.
(Ashley Clark)	April 16, 2016 Hawks Beat Cerritos in Dramatic Fashion The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team defeated Cerritos College 7-5 on Saturday. The non-conference win marks the second time this season that the two teams have faced one another with the Hawks coming out on top both times. Riley Narhwold went the distance in the circle, throwing all 7 innings and picking up the win. The Hawks got on the board in the first inning with a 2 out double off the top of the left field fence from Manoa Weijgertse. The double scored Jessica Daniel who had reached on a single and stolen second base. The Cerritos Falcons answered right back with a run of their own in the bottom half of the frame. A leadoff double came around to score later in the inning on an RBI single. In the bottom of the second, Cerritos took control with a 2 run homerun bringing the score to 3-1. It was not until the top of the 5^th inning that the Hawks were able to respond. Ashley Clark led off the inning with a triple and came in to score on a 2 out base hit from Jordaen Hicks. The RBI brought the Hawks to within 1 run of tying, setting up a dramatic seventh inning. In the top of the 7^th, with 1 out, Ashley Clark drilled a double to the left center gap. The Falcons made a pitching change that resulted in Chrissy Woodling reaching first on a hit by pitch. Cerritos was able to rebound with a strikeout, putting the Hawks at 2 outs with runners on first and second. The Hawks stayed alive and loaded the bases when Jordaen Hicks also reached on a hit by pitch. Pinch Hitter, Shannon Thornton, entered the game with 2 outs, bases loaded, and down by 1 run. With 2 outs and 2 strikes on her, Thornton doubled to center field, brining home both the tying and the go ahead run to put the Hawks up 4-3. Emili Olague kept the momentum alive by drilling a 3 run home run deep to center field giving the Hawks the 7-3 advantage. Cerritos fought back in the bottom of the 7^th pushing 2 runs across on 2 doubles and a single, but the Hawks were able to end the scoring threat on a ground ball holding the score to 7-5 and securing the victory. Next Up for the Hawks: SCC returns home for more Orange Empire Conference action on Tuesday. SCC will face Orange Coast College at 3pm. There will be a ceremony honoring the Santiago Canyon College Faculty prior to the start of the game!
(Emili Olague & Riley Nahrwold)	April 14, 2016 Olague and Nahrwold Earn Player and Pitcher of the Week Honors Two members of the SCC Softball Team earned CCCAA Honors in the same week! Facing 3 of the top teams in the state, the Hawks posted impressive numbers garnering both awards of recognition for their outstanding play in the 9th week of competition! Player of the Week – Emili Olague Olague, a freshman, had a monster week as the Hawks faced three of the top teams in the state (Cypress, Palomar, and Mt. SAC). Olague went 6-for-12 in the four games ending the week with a .500 average. Five of her six hits were for extra bases including three home runs (two of them were two-run home runs, the other a solo shot) as well as a pair of doubles. She scored a total of five runs and drove in a total of seven RBIs. It's her second State Player of the Week nod this season. Olague prepped at Marina High School and hails from Huntington Beach, CA. Pitcher of the Week – Riley Nahrwold Sophomore Riley Nahrwold pitched a total of 16 innings during the week, 13 of which came in back to back wins on Saturday against Mt. SAC and Palomar. Riley held Mt. SAC scoreless while giving up only four hits and striking out four batters. In the match up against Palomar, Nahrwold allowed three runs on six hits. Nahrwold prepped at Sunny Hills High School and hails from Fullerton, CA.
(Kaitlyn Lanksbury)	April 6, 2016 Hawks Sweep Saddleback The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team completed the 3 game sweep of Saddleback College today. The Hawks used 2, 3-run home runs by Kaitlyn Lanksbury and Emili Olague to propel the 10-4 victory. Riley Nahrwold threw 5.1 innings and recorded the win while holding the Gauchos to 1 run. Saddleback struck first putting up 3 runs in the first 2 innings. The first run came without a single hit being given up, while the next 2 runs came in on 4 Gaucho singles. The only other Saddleback run was a solo home run in the bottom of the 5^th. The Hawks however used a total of 11 hits to score their 10 runs. Kaitlyn Lanksbury finished the day with 3 RBI while going 3-for-4 with a double and a 3 run home run to give the Hawks the lead. Lanksbury continues to lead the state in doubles with a total of 16. Alyssa Sojka finished the day 2-for-3 with 3 RBI, a triple, and a stolen base. Emili Olague hit 50 RBI today and remains the top run producer in the state. She finished the day going 3-for-4 with 3 runs, 4 RBI, and a home run. At .510, she has the 4^th highest batting average in the state and is #3 in home runs with a total of 11 on the year. Next Up for the Hawks: SCC returns to conference action on Wednesday next week against Santa Ana College. First pitch is scheduled for 3:00pm.
(Ashley Clark)	April 5, 2016 SCC Sweeps Golden West The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team defeated Golden West College 9-2 in the final game of the series in Orange Empire Conference play. The Hawks improve to an overall record of 27-5. Shannon Thornton was the winning pitcher of record holding the Rustlers to 2 runs on 6 hits while striking out 6 batters. The Hawks put up one run in the top of the first inning on an RBI double from Emili Olague. Jordaen Hicks scored the first run after leading off with a single and then stealing second base. Golden West evened up the score in the bottom of the 2^nd inning with a double and a single. The Hawks took the lead once again by adding one more run to their total in the top of the third inning. Jessica Daniel led off with a single and then stole second base. She advanced to third on a fly ball from Olague and the scored on a sacrifice from Manoa Weijgertse. Golden West answered back once again tying the game at 2-2 in the bottom of the 3^rd inning. After runners had reached on an error and a single, the Rustlers went on to score a run on a double steal with runners on first and third. The Hawks put the game out of reach in the top of the 5^th inning adding 4 more runs to their total, bringing the score to 6-2. Singles from Jessica Daniel, Kaitlyn Lanksbury, Alyssa Sojka, and Krista Carranza along with a triple from Ashley Clark and a walk to Chrissy Woodling would give the Hawks the edge they needed. The rest of the damage came in the 7^th inning. Sojka and Clark singled to lead off the inning and then Brittney Howe drew a walk to load the bases. Pinch hitter, Lauren Hammond, then drove a double in the gap to bring home 2 more runs. The final run came on a sacrifice from Jordaen Hicks, setting the final score at 9-2. Next Up for the Hawks: SCC travels to Saddleback College on Wednesday. The matchup is the final game of the series with the Hawks up 2-0. First pitch is scheduled for 3:00pm.
(Manoa Weijgertse / Riley Nahrwold)	April 2, 2016 SCC Defeats Defending State Champion The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team picked up its second win of the day over another ranked team by defeating #2 ranked Palomar College, the 2015 State Champion. The Hawks recorded a 6-3 victory with 7 hits on the day and another great pitching performance from Riley Nahrwold. Narhwold went the distance recording 7 innings and holding a powerful Palomar offense to 6 hits. The Hawks struck early putting up 4 runs in the first inning. Jordaen Hicks led off with a single and then stole second base. Jessica Daniel followed with a single and a stolen base of her own. Emili Olague crushed ball that deflected off the pitcher allowing Hicks to score. Manoa Weijgertse followed with an RBI single that plated Jessica Daniel. Kaitlyn Lanksbury reached on a walk bringing Alyssa Sojka to the plate. She drilled a ball through the legs of the second baseman that went all of the way to the fence in right center allowing her to reach third safely and scoring both Weijgertse and Lanksbury. Palomar responded in the top of the 3^rd inning with 2 runs of their own, cutting the Hawks lead in half. A Hawk throwing error and a single put 2 runners on base. A single to center field allowed both runs to eventually score. The Hawks did their final damage in the bottom of the 4^th inning when they expanded their lead to 6-2 with 2 more runs in the inning. Alyssa Sojka led off the inning with a single and stole second base. Ashley Clark-Johnson followed suite with a single and stolen base herself putting SCC runners at second and third. Christine Woodling came in as a pinch hitter and forced Palomar into rundown on a ground ball that eventually forced a throwing error that allowed both Clark-Johnson and Woodling to come around and score on the play. Palomar pushed one more across in the top of the 5^th inning with a triple and an RBI ground ball, but it wouldn't prove to be enough as the Hawks were able to shut them down for the remainder and secure the 6-3 victory. Next Up for the Hawks: SCC will travel to Golden West College on Tuesday for a 3:00pm Orange Empire Conference game.
(Brittney Howe)	April 2, 2016 Hawks Knock Off Mt. SAC The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team defeated Mt. San Antonio College on Saturday to improve their record to 24-5 on the year. The Hawks posted a come from behind 3-2 win to over Mt. SAC who came in ranked #4. Riley Nahrwold recorded the win throwing 6 innings and holding them to no runs on 4 hits while striking out 4 Mt. SAC batters. The Mounties got on the board in the top of the first inning with 2 runs off of SCC starter Lauren Hammond. Two singles, a double, and 2 stolen bases on the Hawks would give them the early lead. In the top of the second, Mt. SAC looked to expand their lead by starting the inning off with back to back singles. Riley Nahrwold came in to relieve Hammond and immediately recorded an out on a sacrifice bunt to put Mt. SAC runners at second and third with one out. Nahrwold loaded the bases with a walk setting up a perfect 5-2-3 double play to end the scoring threat. It was a pitching duel until the bottom of the 5^th inning when the Hawks were able to strike back. With one out, Kaitlyn Lanksbury drew a walk. Alyssa Sojka and Ashley Clark-Johnson followed with back to back singles the forced a throwing error allowing Lanksbury to score and cutting the lead in half. Brittney Howe then stepped up to the plate and drove a clutch double deep into the left-center gap that plated both Sojka and Clark-Johnson giving the Hawks the 3-2 advantage. Mt. SAC looked to answer back in the top of the 6^th when they loaded the bases with 1 out on 2 singles and a hit batter. Nahrwold was able to induce 2 ground balls that allowed the SCC defense to work out of the jam. The Hawks put pressure on the Mounties once again in the bottom half of the frame with runners on first and second after Manoa Weijgertse reached on a single and Lanksbury drew her second walk of the day. A coaching miscue with a player that was not re-entered for Mt. SAC gave SCC two opportunities to drive the insurance runs in but a fly ball ended the threat. The 3 runs would prove to be enough as SCC shut down Mt. SAC in the 7^th and secured the 3-2 victory.
(Emili Olague)	March 30, 2016 Olague Hits 2, 2 Run Home Runs The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team defeated Orange Coast College 12-4 in an Orange Empire Conference game. With a record of 24-4, the 5 inning mercy rule win marks the 15^th win of the year that has been decided by the mercy rule. Shannon Thornton picked up the win in the circle for SCC throwing 4 innings and holding the Pirates to no runs on 4 hits. The Hawks got on the board with 2 runs in the first inning. After Jessica Daniel reached on a single, Emili Olague drove a ball deep over the center field fence for a 2 run home run. SCC added a third run in the second inning on an RBI single from Christine Woodling. The single scored Ashley Clark-Johnson who reached on a walk and advanced to second on a passed ball. The Hawks added two more runs in the 3^rd inning. Emili Olague singled and moved to second when Brittney Howe was hit by a pitch. Kaitlyn Lanksbury singled to load the bases. Alyssa Sojka then drove a ball to right field for an RBI single that scored Olague. Clark-Johnson drew a bases loaded walk for the final run of the inning. In the bottom of the third Orange Coast College looked to start a rally with a leadoff single and a stolen base. Alyssa Sojka completed an unassisted double play on a line drive to eliminate the threat. In the top of the 4^th, the Hawks added 3 more to their total. Jordaen Hicks doubled to lead off the inning and then Emili Olague delivered her second 2-run home run to center field. The third run came when Ashley Clark-Johnson doubled home Kaitlyn Lanksbury who had reached on a double as well. The Hawks final 4 runs came in the top of the 5^th inning. Lauren Hammond led off with a pinch-hit single to left field. Krista Carranza came in to run for Hammond and stole second base. Jessica Daniel singled and then stole second. Emili Olague was walked to load the bases. Kaitlyn Lanksbury hit her second double of the game, driving in 2 runs. Alyssa Sojka drove in 2 more runs on an RBI single to left field. Orange Coast put up their 4 runs all in the bottom of the 5^th inning. The Pirates strung 4 hits together along with one Hawk error to close the gap but it would not prove to be enough to extend the game. Next Up for the Hawks: SCC will face Cypress College on Friday at their home field. First pitch is scheduled for 2:00PM.
(Emili Olague)	March 25, 2016 Hawks Take OEC Win over Riverside The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team defeated Riverside City College on Friday in an Orange Empire Conference game. Riverside had given the Hawks one of their only 4 losses on the season prior to this meeting. Santiago Canyon had control the entire game and saw itself jump to the top of several categories with the 7-0 win. Jordaen Hicks got the Hawks on the board in the bottom of the third with a 2 RBI double that plated Krista Carranza and Ashley Clark-Johnson. Clark-Johnson had singled to lead of the inning and then stole second base. The later advanced to third on a groundball. Krista Carranza reached on a bunt base hit and then stole second to put 2 runners in scoring position for Hicks. Emili Olague followed with an RBI single to left field that scored Hicks and gave the Hawks a 3-0 lead. SCC added 3 more runs to their total in the bottom of the 5^th inning. Chrissy Woodling led off the inning with a single to left center. Brooke Mays replaced Woodling on the bases. Krista Carranza followed with a single and then both runners advanced on a sacrifice bunt from Jordaen Hicks. Jessica Daniel walked to load the bases. Mays came around to score on a passed ball, leaving runners at second and third. Emili Olague then delivered a 2 RBI double to the right center gap scoring Carranza and Hicks. Olague's 3 RBI's put her at a season total of 38 which makes her the top RBI producer in the state! Riverside looked to get on the board in the 6^th inning, but a 5-4-3 double play, from Kaitlin Lanksbury at third, to Alyssa Sojka at second and finally Emili Olague at first quickly ended the threat. That double play moved the Hawks into the #1 slot for most double plays turned in the state with a total of 16. The Hawks final run came in the bottom of the 6^th on a leadoff solo home run to dead center field from Freshman catcher Chrissy Woodling. Lauren Hammond threw another 7 inning shutout to improve to 10-1 on the year and bring her overall ERA to 1.68. The shutout marks her 6^th of the season and puts her at #2 in the state for most shutouts. Next Up for the Hawks: SCC continues Orange Empire Conference action with a 3PM game at Orange Coast on Wednesday.
	March 23, 2016 Hawks Edge Fullerton 5-1 The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team defeated Fullerton College 5-1 in an Orange Empire Conference game to improve their overall record to 22-4. The Hawks used a great pitching performance from Lauren Hammond combined with perfect defense and the Hawks 15^th double play on the year to hold the Hornets to only 4 hits over 7 innings of work. SCC struck first with one run in the first inning on a double from Emili Olague that plated Jordaen Hicks. Hicks had led off the game with a single and advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt from Jessica Daniel. The second run came in the second inning for SCC which started with a leadoff double from Christine Woodling. Woodling moved to third on a ground ball from Ashley Clark-Johnson and later scored on an RBI base hit from Brittney Howe. Fullerton cut the lead in half with a run in the top of the third inning. The leadoff batter reached on a base hit and advanced to second on a ground ball before coming around to score on a base hit down the right field line. The Hawks immediately responded with another run in the bottom of the third to bring the lead to 3-1. Emili Olague led off the inning with her second double of the game. Olague then moved to third on a ground ball from Alyssa Sojka which allowed her to score on an RBI single from Christine Woodling. SCC did their final offensive work in the bottom of the 5^th inning. Jessica Daniel led off the inning with a single and then stole second base. Shannon Thornton replaced Daniel running at second base after she was sidelined from the collision. Alyssa Sojka stepped up with 2 outs and drove a 2 run home run to deep left center field to put the Hawks up 5-1. Fullerton looked to respond in the top of the 6^th with a leadoff base hit, but a 6-4-3 double play quickly ended the threat. The double play puts the Hawks one away from leading the state in turning double plays. Next Up for the Hawks: SCC remains at home on Friday when they will host Riverside City College in a 2PM Orange Empire Conference game.
(Lauren Hammond)	March 19, 2016 Hammond Throws 5^th Shutout The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team defeated Southwestern College 2-0 in a non-conference game on Saturday. The win improves the Hawks to 21-4 overall and gives Lauren Hammond her 5^th shutout. The 4-hit shutout puts Hammond ranked #2 in the state for the most shutouts this season. The Hawks first run came in the bottom of the 2^nd inning on an RBI single from Ashley Clark-Johnson. The single scored Kaitlyn Lanksbury who had led off the inning with a double and advanced to third on a wild pitch. The only other run came in the bottom half of the 5^th inning on a sacrifice fly ball from Alyssa Sojka. Jessica Daniel had led off the inning with a walk and proceeded to steal both second and third base before scoring on the sacrifice fly ball. The Hawks once again played flawless defense, extending their errorless streak to 5 games. Southwestern College put slight pressure on the Hawks in the final inning, but SCC was able to end the threat with a double play. Next Up for the Hawks: SCC returns to Orange Empire Conference action on Wednesday with a 3pm game against Fullerton College.
(Krista Carranza)	March 18, 2016 Hawks Beat Dons With 14^th Mercy Rule Win The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team defeated district rival Santa Ana College 9-0 on Friday. The win is the second of the series with Santa Ana that the Hawks have won by the mercy rule and the 14^th win out of 20 that has been decided by the mercy rule for Santiago Canyon College overall this season! Lauren Hammond picked up with win throwing a shut out and holding the Dons to 5 hits. Defensively, the Hawks played flawless defense including 2 double plays! The Hawks posted 4 runs in the top of the first inning to set the tone early on. Jordaen Hicks led off with a single and stole second base. She later advanced to third on a bunt from Jessica Daniel. A walk to Emili Olague and a hit by pitch to Manoa Weijgertse loaded the bases. The first run came on an RBI single from Alyssa Sojka, followed by a 3 run, bases clearing triple from Ashley Clark-Johnson. In the top of the third the Hawks added 4 more to their total. SCC used 5 singles from Alyssa Sojka, Ashley Clark-Johnson, Krista Carranza, Jordaen Hicks, and Emili Olague as well as 3 stolen bases from Sojka, Carranza, and Daniel to extend their lead to 8-0. The final run came in the top of the 4^th inning on an RBI single from Brittney Howe. The single scored Kaitlyn Lanksbury who had reached on a single, advanced to second on a base hit from Alyssa Sojka, and moved to third on a groundball from Ashley Clark-Johnson.
(Shannon Thornton)	March, 16, 2016 Hawks Hit 100 Stolen Bases The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team hit a milestone of 100 stolen bases on the season in their 10-0 mercy rule win over Golden West College on Wednesday. The Hawks combined a perfect defensive day with 10 hits, and a 2-hit pitching performance from Shannon Thornton to secure the Orange Empire Conference victory. The Hawks put up 4 runs in the first inning on a total of 5 hits. Jordaen Hicks led off the frame with a single and then stole second base, she later advanced to 3^rd on a wild pitch. Jessica Daniel followed with an RBI single and went on to steal second base, she later advanced on a wild pitch which allowed her to score on a sacrifice fly ball from Emili Olague. Manoa Weijgertse singled and then stole second base. Kaitlyn Lanksbury delivered a double down the left field line bringing runners to second and third. Alyssa Sojka drove in the final 2 runs on the inning with a 2 RBI single down the left field line. In the bottom of the third, the Hawks added 3 more to their total. Three consecutive doubles with 2 outs from Manoa Weijgertse, Kaitlyn Lanksbury, and Alyssa Sojka, followed by an RBI single from Ashley Clark-Johnson put the Hawks within 1 run of the mercy. SCC made their final offensive push in the bottom of the 4^th inning by loading the bases with a single from Jordaen Hicks, and 4 consecutive walks to Jessica Daniel, Emili Olague, Manoa Weijgertse, and Kaitlyn Lanksbury. Shannon Thornton threw a 5 inning shutout to record the win and improve her record to 7-0 on the year. Thornton allowed only 2 hits on the day and faced only 3 hitters above the minimum for the day! Next Up for the Hawks: SCC will travel to Santa Ana College on Friday for a 2pm Orange Empire Conference Game.
(Alyssa Sojka)	March 12, 2016 3 Home Runs Push SCC Past Citrus The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team picked up a non conference win over Citrus College on Saturday 5-2. SCC had 9 hits including 3 home runs while Shannon Thornton picked up her second win in 2 days for the Hawks in the circle. Thornton held them to 3 hits in 4.1 innings of work. Riley Nahrwold closed out the game holding Citrus scoreless over the final 2.2 innings. Both team were held scoreless until the 4^th inning when the Hawks got back to back home runs from Manoa Weijgertse and Kaitlyn Lanksbury to put them up 2-0. Citrus responded with a run of their own in the bottom half of the inning using a single and a double to cut the lead in half. Citrus was able to tie it up 2-2 in the bottom of the 5^th after a leadoff walk came around to score on a double. In the top of the 6^th however, Alyssa Sojka drove her first collegiate home run over the left field fence to put the Hawks up where they would remain for the rest of the game. SCC's final 2 runs came in the top of the 7^th inning. Christine Woodling singled to lead off the inning. Brooke Mays came in to pinch run for Woodling and stole second base. Mays came around to score on a single from Brittney Howe. 3 consecutive walks to Emili Olague, Manoa Weijgertse and then a bases loaded walk to Kaitlyn Lanksbury provided the final run of the game. Next Up for the Hawks: SCC will return to OEC action with a 3:00pm home game against Golden West College on Wednesday.
(Christine Woodling)	March 11, 2016 16 Hits Power Hawks Past Saddleback The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team picked up its second win over Saddleback College. The two teams opened the second round of Orange Empire Conference play with identical records but the Hawks walked away with a 10-2 mercy rule victory just before the rain came. Shannon Thornton threw a complete game allowing only 4 hits while picking up the win. Her record is now a perfect 5-0. Several members of the SCC softball team had good days at the plate: Jordaen Hicks was 3-for4 with 2 RBI, a run scored, and a stolen base, Jessica Daniel was 2-for-3 with a run scored and 2 stolen bases, Manoa Weijgertse was 3-for-3 with 2 runs scored, 2 RBI and a home run, Kaitlyn Lanksbury was 2-for-3 with a run scored, Alyssa Sojka was a perfect 3-for-3 with 2 runs scored, a stolen base, and a double, and Ashley Clark-Johnson was 2-for-3 with 2 RBI, a stolen base, and a run scored. Christine Woodling came off the bench with a clutch bases loaded double to put the Hawks in position to secure the mercy rule win.
(Ashley Clark-Johnson)	March 9, 2016 Cypress Upsets Hawks The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team dropped an Orange Empire Conference game 10-8 on Wednesday at Cypress College. The two teams are among the top ranked in both Southern California and the state as a whole. Riley Nahrwold threw 4 innings for the Hawks and suffered the loss while holding Cypress to 5 hits. Ashley Clark-Johnson was 3-for-4 on the day to lead the Hawks offensively. The Hawks struck first scoring one run in the top of the second inning on an RBI double from freshman second baseman Alyssa Sojka. The double plated Manoa Weijgertse who had led off the frame with a walk. The Hawks extended their lead to 2-0 in the top of the 3^rd inning. Krista Carranza led off with a bunt that forced an error and then stole second base. Another Cypress error on Jordaen Hicks at bat allowed Carranza to come around and score. Cypress responded in the bottom half of the frame with 4 runs of their own to take the lead. The Chargers combined 3 singles, a double, a Hawk error and 2 hit batters in the inning to take control. In the bottom of the 4^th, Cypress added an additional run with only 1 hit and an SCC error. The Hawk's bats came alive once again in the top of the 5^th inning to bring the game to within 1 run at 5-4. Brittney Howe led off with a walk. Krista Carranza forced an error that allowed both her and Howe to reach safely. Howe and Carranza moved to second and third on a sacrifice bunt from Jordaen Hicks. Christine Woodling came off the bench to pinch hit and drove a sacrifice fly ball deep to left field that allowed Howe to score. A ground ball ended the Hawks scoring threat for the inning. Cypress answered back once again with a leadoff walk followed by a triple and a single extended their lead to 7-4. In the bottom of the 6^th, they saw that lead grow to 10-4 with a triple, 2 singles, a passed ball, and a walk. SCC didn't go quietly. In the top of the 7^th, the Hawks posted 4 consecutive singles from Jordaen Hicks, Jessica Daniel, and RBI single from Emili Olague, and Manoa Weijgertse, followed by a 2 RBI double from Kailtyn Lanksbury to put the Hawks down by just 2 runs and the score at 10-8. With the tying runners on base, Cypress brought in their third pitcher of the day who was able to force a strikeout and a groundout to end the Hawks scoring threat and seal the win. Next Up for the Hawks: SCC will host Saddleback College on Friday in a 2PM Orange Empire Conference Game.
(Brittney Howe - Game tying 3 Run Home Run) (Emili Olague - Solo Home Run, Grand Slam)	March 5, 2016 SCC Sweeps College of the Canyons The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team completed a clean sweep of #8 ranked College of the Canyons with a 17-5 mercy rule win and a second win by a closer margin of 4-3. The win improves the Hawks overall record to 16-3. Riley Nahrwold picked up the win throwing 4.2 innings for the Hawks. With another impressive offensive day, the Hawks continue to lead the state in several categories including: Runs scored (190), Doubles (49), Extra Base Hits (66), Stolen Bases (90), and On Base Percentage (.492). In the first game, the Hawks saw themselves down 5-1 going in to the 4^th inning. The SCC bats came alive following a solo home run from Emili Olague that brought the Hawks to within 3. Singles from Alyssa Sojka and Ashley Clark-Johnson set the table for Brittney Howe who delivered a 3 run game tying home run. From that point on the Hawks had full control. In the top of the 5^th, SCC added 5 more to their total with singles from Jordaen Hicks, Manoa Weijgertse, and Clark-Johnson as well as 2 doubles from Olague and Alyssa Sojka that plated 2 runs each. The Hawks did their final damage in the top of the 6^th inning with 7 more runs to add to their total. The bases were loaded by singles from Krista Carranza and Jessica Daniel as well as a walk to Jordaen Hicks. Emili Olague stepped up and drove a shot over the fence in left center field for a grand slam and her 7^th RBI on the day! Weijgertse and Kaitlyn Lanksbury followed with back to back doubles. Brittney Howe reached on a single and Krista Carranza posted her second single of the inning in the final frame. In game 2, Shannon Thornton picked up the win throwing 5.1 innings and holding Canyons to 3 runs. Riley Nahrwold picked up the save throwing the final 2 innings and allowing no hits. The Hawks got on the board in the top of the first inning on an RBI single from Emili Olague scoring Jessica Daniel who had reached on a walk and then stole second base. Canyons evened the score with a solo home run in the bottom of the third inning. Two pinch hit at bats in the top of the 4^th inning from the SCC bench would prove to be huge. The first came from Christine Woodling who singled to score Alyssa Sojka who had reached on a base hit and advanced to second on a ground ball. The second pinch hit was delivered by Lauren Hammond which allowed Krista Carranza (who had re-entered for Woodling) to come around and score after stealing second base. The Hawks final run came in the top of the 5^th inning on an RBI single from Kaitlyn Lanksbury. Olague singled to lead off the frame and was replaced by Shannon Thornton as the runner. Thornton advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt from Weijgertse and scored on the Lanksbury single. Canyons made their final push in the bottom of the 6^th scoring 2 runs on three hits but came up just short. Next Up for the Hawks: SCC returns to conference play with a 3:00 game at Cypress on Wednesday.
	March 4, 2016 Hawks Roll Past Pirates The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team broke their season high run total with a 17-0 win over Orange Empire Conference opponent Orange Coast College. The Hawks had 18 hits on the day with 5 doubles, a home run, 4 stolen bases and played perfect defense. SCC put up 4 runs in the bottom of the first inning when Jessica Daniel scored on an OCC error. Kaitlyn Lanskbury then drove a 3 run home run to extend the Hawks lead. The Hawks added 5 more to their total in the bottom of the second inning with doubles from Jordaen Hicks and Alyssa Sojka, as well as RBI singles from Emili Olague and Ashley Clark-Johnson. In the top of the third, OCC looked to threaten with a leadoff single, but a groundball to Krista Carranza at short was turned into a double play giving the Hawks the edge once again. Another 4 runs were tacked onto SCC's total in the bottom half of the inning with a 2 RBI double from Alyssa Sojka, an RBI groundout from Clark-Johnson and an RBI single from Brittney Howe. The final 4 runs came in the bottom of the 4^th with a single from Jessica Daniela and RBI doubles from Brittney Howe and Kaitlyn Lanksbury. Lauren Hammond threw a 2 hit shutout to record the win in the circle for the Hawks. The win improves her overall record to 6-1. Next Up for the Hawks: The Hawks head up to College of the Canyons on Saturday for a non-conference double header.
(Kaitlyn Lanksbury)	March 2, 2016 Hawks Lose Slugfest at RCC The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team is nearly the best offensive team in the state. Yet a tough Riverside City College was able to outscore the Hawks 12-11 in a game that was marked by a total of 30 hits between the two teams. Riverside posted 14 hits while SCC out hit them with 16. The loss brings the Hawks to an overall record of 13-3. Lauren Hammond got her first loss of the year bringing her record to 5-1. She allowed 9 runs on 11 hits over 5.1 innings of work. Shannon Thornton recorded 2 outs in the circle while allowing 3 runs on 3 hits. The pitchers combined for a total of 7 walks on the day. Offensively the Hawks were led by Kaitlyn Lanksbury who was 4-for-4 on the day with 3 doubles, 2 runs scored, and 2 RBI. Six Hawks hitters had doubles including Jessica Daniel, Emili Olague (2-for-4, 2 runs scored, 2 RBI), Manoa Weijgertse, Alyssa Sojka (2-for-4, 2 RBI), and Brittney Howe. SCC also added 6 more stolen bases to their total brining them to 76 on the year which is the best in the state. Next Up for the Hawks: SCC will look to bounce back against Orange Coast College on Friday. The Orange Empire Conference game is scheduled for 2:00pm at Santiago Canyon College.
(Shannon Thornton)	February 27, 2016 #1 Ranked Hawks Add 2 More Wins The #1 ranked Santiago Canyon College Softball team bounced back with 2 wins on Saturday after dropping an Orange Empire Conference game to Fullerton College on Friday. In fitting style, SCC posted a mercy rule 14-6 win over #10 ranked Santa Barbara City College and then a 7-0 win over Ventura College. It is the Hawks 9^th win by the mercy rule in 15 games thus far. Shannon Thornton picked up both wins in the circle on Saturday throwing 3 2/3^rd innings in the Santa Barbara game and a 7 inning shutout against Ventura with a total of 8 strikeouts on the day. Emili Olague had a monster day at the plate going 6-for-7 with a walk, 4 doubles, a 2 run home run, and 6 RBI. Brittney Howe also delivered a 3 run home run during the Santa Barbara game. Ashley Clark-Johnson was 5-for-8 on the day 3 RBI, 2 runs scored, and 5 stolen bases. Next Up for the Hawks: SCC returns to conference play on Wednesday with a 3PM game at Riverside City College.
(Krista Carranza, Alyssa Sojka)	February 24, 2016 Hawks Post 5^th Straight Mercy Rule Win The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team defeated district rival Santa Ana College 8-0 in 5 innings on Wednesday. The win improves the Hawks to a perfect 3-0 start in Orange Empire Conference play and an overall record of 11-1. Lauren Hammond threw a complete game shutout holding the Dons to only 2 hits on the day. Hammond has now held hitters scoreless for 14 1/3 consecutive innings. SCC got on the board early with 2 runs in the first inning. Kaitlyn Lanksbury drove a ball down the left field line for 2 RBI after the Hawks had loaded the bases on 3 walks. SCC added 3 more to their total in the bottom of the third inning. Lanksbury drove a double to right field and then advanced to third on a wild pitch. Ashley Clark-Johnson reached on a walk and then stole second base. Brittney Howe then delivered a deep sacrifice fly ball to right center that allowed both Lanksbury and Clark to come around and score. With 2 outs, Krista Carranza singled and then stole second base. She went on to score on an RBI single from Jordaen Hicks. The Hawks extended their lead to 8 runs in the bottom of the 4^th inning scoring 3 more runs without ever getting a hit. SCC capitalized on 4 walks, a hit batter, and 3 wild pitches to post their 5^th consecutive mercy rule win. Krista Carranza finished the day going 2-for-2 with a run scored and Kaitlyn Lanksbury was 2-for-2 as well with 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Next Up for the Hawks: SCC will travel to Fullerton College on Friday for a 2PM Orange Empire Conference game!
(Brittney Howe)	February 19, 2016 Hawks Put up 14 Runs Again The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team defeated Golden West College 14-0 in an Orange Empire Conference Game. It was the second consecutive game this week that SCC has scored 14 runs and ended the game after 5 innings due to the mercy rule. The Hawks remain in the #1 RPI position in the Southern California section after closing out their first week of conference play. Lauren Hammond picked up the win for the Hawks after holding Golden West to only 3 hits. Hammond didn't allow a runner to reach third base in the 5 inning shutout. Offensively the Hawks were led by Brittney Howe who was 3-for-4 with 2 doubles, 3 RBI, and a run scored. Jessica Daniel continued her hot streak with a 3-for-4 day scoring 2 runs with 3 RBI and a stolen base. Next Up for the Hawks: SCC returns home on Wednesday for a 3pm Orange Empire Conference game against Santa Ana College.
(Jessica Daniel)	February 17, 2016 Hawks Mercy Saddleback in OEC Opener The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team defeated Saddleback College 14-3 in 5 innings to begin OEC play on Wednesday. The win improves SCC to an overall record of 9-1 and ranked as the #1 team in the power rankings. The Hawks offense pounded 11 hits on the day. SCC got on the board early when Jessica Daniel scored on a ground ball from Manoa Weijgertse. Daniel had reached on a fielder's choice, stolen second base and then advanced to third on a single from Emili Olague. The Hawks added 3 more to their total in the top of the 2^nd inning on RBI singles from Daniel and Olague. Daniel went on to score the 3^rd run of the inning on another ground ball from Weijgertse. The Hawks expanded upon their lead in the top of the 3^rd with 2 more runs. Brittney Howe reached on a two out single, Krista Carranza induced a throwing error on a bunt that allowed both Howe and Carranza to come around and score. Saddleback College was able to post their first run in the bottom half of the 3^rd inning on 3 singles and an outfield error. SCC responded immediately with 2 more runs of their own. Jessica Daniel led off the inning with single and Emili Olague was walked. Manoa Weijgertse followed with a 2 RBI double. The Gauchos made their final push in the bottom of the 4^th inning plating 2 runs on 2 hits and 1 error. Lauren Hammond came in to relieve starting and eventual winning pitcher, Riley Nahrwold, and held Saddleback hitless for the remainder of the game. SCC finished the game with a 6 run inning in the top of the 5^th with singles from Emili Olague and Manoa Weijgertse as well as double from Kaitlyn Lanksbury combined with 3 Saddleback errors. Next Up for the Hawks: SCC travels to Golden West College on Friday for a 2PM OEC game!
(Jessica Daniel, Kaitlyn Lanksbury)	February 13, 2016 Hawks Sweep Bakersfield College On Saturday the 13th the Hawks traveled to Bakersfield College where they put up two five inning wins against the Renegades. The double header sweep improved the Hawks to 8-1 on the season heading into Orange Empire Conference play. Lauren Hammond notched the win in game one, while Riley Nahrwold picked up the win in game two. GAME 1 In the first inning the Hawks drove in 3 runs. Jordan Hicks led off with a double and then scored on an RBI single from Emili Olague. After that Kaitlyn Lanksbury doubled to left field bringing in Manoa Weijgertse and Alyssa Sojka. Bakersfield College put up a fight in the bottom of the first inning scoring two runs on a double to center field. But the Hawks answered back with a two-run home run from Olague, scoring Jessica Daniel who reached base on an error from the first baseman. The Hawks continued to dominate throughout the entire game scoring in every inning. Jordan Hicks was 4-4 with 3 doubles and two RBI's. Manoa Weijgertse was 2-3 with one double and one walk. Alyssa Sojka was 2-4 with 2 doubles and one stolen base. Kaitlyn Lanksbury and Brittney Howe also had doubles in the first game. In the circle Lauren Hammond held the Renegades to 8 hits, 2 runs, and 5 strikeouts. Shannon Thornton closed the game in the 5th holding them to two hits and two unearned runs. GAME 2 Jordaen Hicks led off the second game against the Renegades with a triple to left field and was scored on a SAC fly by Emili Olague to right field. In the top of the fourth the Hawks led off with a solo home run from Emili Olague. Manoa Weijgertse and Alyssa Sojka followed with singles putting runners on first and third. Sojka stole second base putting herself in scoring position. Kaitlyn Lanksbury hit a SAC fly to center field scoring Weijgertse. Alyssa Sojka then stole third and was scored by Ashley Clark who quickly stole second base after reaching first. Krista Carranza and Clark both scored on an error by the 2nd baseman on Hicks' hard hit ball. The Hawks put up 9 runs with one double, 2 triples, 1 home run, and 7 RBI's. Riley Nahrwold led the Hawks in the circle pitching a shutout and only allowing 3 hits with 2 strikeouts.
	February 12, 2016 Hawks Host Challenger League Clinic The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team joined forces with Little League’s Challenger Baseball team to host a clinic for the mentally and/or physically handicapped athletes. The Hawks clinic focused on techniques for throwing, fielding, hitting, and base running. At the conclusion of the instruction, the SCC athletes paired up with the Challenger athletes to compete in a scrimmage! It was a fantastic and rewarding evening for everyone involved!
(Jordaen Hicks)	February 5, 2015 Hawks Defeat Cerritos with 13 Hits The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team improved to 6-1 after a 7-1 victory over visiting Cerritos College on Friday. The Hawks pounded out 13 hits and scored in all but 1 inning. Riley Nahrwold went the distance for SCC in the circle holding the Falcons to 1 run on 7 hits. SCC struck first scoring 2 runs in the bottom of the first inning. Jordaen Hicks led off the game with a single, stole second base and went on to score on an RBI single from Manoa Weijgertse. Jessica Daniel scored the second run of the inning, on an RBI single from Ashley Clark-Johnson, after reaching on a walk, and advancing on a single from Kaitlyn Lanksbury. The third run came when Jordaen Hicks scored on an RBI single from Jessica Daniel. Hicks reached on a single and then stole second base. She later advanced to third on a first and third steal play. SCC put up another run in the bottom of the third on 3 hits including an RBI single from Ashley Clark-Johnson that plated Alyssa Sojka who had reached on a single. Sojka returned with a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 5^th inning to score Weijgertse who had singled earlier in the inning. The Falcons lone run came in the top of the 6^th inning after a leadoff batter reached on a walk. A groundout and a single advanced the runner to third allowing her to score on sacrifice fly ball to left field. The Hawks put up their final runs in the bottom half of the frame with a 2 RBI double off the bat of Emili Olague that scored pinch hitter, Shannon Thornton, who reached on a walk and Hicks who reached on a single. Up Next for the Hawks: SCC will travel to Bakersfield College for a 1PM and 3PM doubleheader on Saturday!
(Riley Nahrwold)	February 3, 2016 SCC Suffers First Loss The Hawks took their first loss of the season in their game against Grossmont College. The loss brings SCC to an overall record of 5-1. Despite outhitting the Griffins, SCC could not hold on and ended up surrendering the winning run during the 8^th inning while playing under the international tie breaker rules. The Hawks jumped on the board quick in the first inning. Jordan Hicks lead off the game with a base hit to center field and then quickly stole second base. Jessica Daniel followed with a walk, putting runners on first and second. With 2 outs, Manoa Weijgertse drove Hicks in on a base hit to right field, giving the Hawks the first run of the game. The Griffins answered back quick putting up a run in both the bottom of the first and second innings after leadoff batters reached on walks. In the top of the sixth inning Emili Olague hit a solo home run over the left field fence to tie the game. SCC failed to capitalize on their scoring opportunity with a runner on 2^nd in the top of the 8^th inning. The Griffins however managed to score the winning run on a base hit to left field after advancing the runner to third on a sacrifice bunt. Shannon Thornton started the game for SCC and allowed 2 runs on 1 hit over 1 inning of work. Riley Nahrwold went on to record the loss after posting 6 strikeouts in 6 innings of work. Up Next for the Hawks: The Hawks face Cerritos College at home on Friday February 5th at 2pm.
(Alyssa Sojka)	February 1, 2016 Hawks Score 33 Runs at Glendale Tournament The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team picked up 4 more wins over the weekend to improve their record to 5-0 on the season. The Hawks opened up play in Glendale with a 6-2 win over Ventura College, followed by a 7-2 victory over San Diego Mesa College on Friday. SCC returned on Saturday with an 8-0, 5 inning mercy rule win against Sacramento City College and finished out the weekend with a 12-1, 5 inning mercy rule win over host school Glendale College. The Hawks put up an impressive team batting average of .424 over the 4 games with freshman Alyssa Sojka leading the charge. Sojka finished the weekend with a .667 average (6-for-9) with 5 runs scored, 4 RBI, and 3 stolen bases. Sophomores Jessica Daniel, Brittney Howe, and Ashley Clark-Johnson each finished with a .500 batting average. Daniel went 6-for-12 with 4 runs scored and 4 RBI, Howe was 4-for-8 and Clark-Johnson was 5-for-10 with 4 runs and 4 RBI. Jordaen Hicks led SCC in RBI with a total of 6 while hitting .364 with 4 stolen bases and 5 runs scored. In the circle, Lauren Hammond picked up 2 wins over the weekend with victories over Ventura College and Glendale College. She held the teams to a combined 9 hits over 11 innings of work while allowing no earned runs. Shannon Thornton threw 4 innings and picked up the win over San Diego Mesa College. Riley Nahrwold threw one inning of relief against San Diego Mesa and then threw a complete game, 5 inning shutout against Sacramento City College where she held them to only 2 hits. Next Up for the Hawks: SCC will travel to Grossmont College on Wednesday for a non conference game. First pitch it scheduled for 3:00PM.
	January 27, 2016 Hawks Open With Mercy Rule Win Orange, CA - The Santiago Canyon College Softball Team opened the 2016 season with a 15-0, win over visiting San Diego City College. The Hawks pounded out 16 hits in 5 innings of work. Riley Nahrwold recorded the win throwing 4 complete innings while allowing only 3 hits on the day. Lauren Hammond came in to close out the game holding the Knights to 1 hit. The Hawks were led offensively by Manoa Weijgertse who was 4-for-4 on the day with 5 RBI, 2 runs scored, and a home run. Emili Olague went 2-for-2 with 2 walks, and a 3 run home run to dead centerfield. Jessica Daniel was 3-for-4 with 3 runs scored and Alyssa Sojka was 2-for-3 with 3 RBI and a double. SCC will now hit the road for a 4 game series up in Glendale. The Hawks will face Ventura College and San Diego Mesa College on Friday and then play Sacramento City College and Glendale College on Saturday. All games will be played at the Glendale Sports Complex.

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