Nighthawks take victory from Sun Valley Magnet Patriots during playoff

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Daniella Marin #51 scores point for Maywood Academy. From still image, video by Marissa Beltran.

Citlalli Olvera, Derek Montano, Alexis Martinez, Casandra Mercado, Leilani Gutierrez-Vargas, Eddy Careaga, Nathalie Bazan, and Ariana Barrientos
May 19, 2023

Charlotte Ramirez #12 Junior and 3B, Charlotte Ramirez awaits an incoming ball. Still from video by Marissa Beltran.
Nathaly Ochoa pitching in the first inning. Photo by Marissa Beltran.

 

Nathaly Ochoa got the win off the Pioneers with the team score of 22-7. The senior also had a total of 4 runs and 4 RBIs. She had a 1.000 batting average and 1 home run.

“Well obviously we have one good player right, but I don’t really consider her the star player. Once again, I feel it’s a team sport. We win as a team, we lose as a team. I don’t consider anyone better than anyone else.”

Marisol Tora had one run and 2 RBIs, while Chelsea Duran had 2 runs and 3 RBIs.

Softball player Aileen Melendres saw improvement in the team’s relationship compared to the beginning. “We grew as a family and learned how to communicate.”