Pitcher Hailey Harris pitched all seven innings and only allowed seven hits to help the Vikings softball team win 6-3 against Cerritos College on Friday.
With this win, LBCC improves to 19-2 and is top of the South Coast Conference.
Previously when the Vikings had played against the Falcons they had lost 4-1, which gave the players motivation.
First baseman Anaya Togia hit a home run in the last inning, this being the seventh she has hit in the entire season.
“I am so proud, especially going through the season. Our team’s growth looks so good. We are so proud of each other,” Togia said.
First baseman Anaya Togia celebrates on the way to home plate after hitting a home run in the bottom of the sixth inning vs. Cerritos. The Vikings won the game 6-3 on Friday. (Isabel Murty)
After speaking to Harris about her role as pitcher she confidently spoke about being focused on her game plan.
”I was ready for my revenge after the last game. I just really tried to stay focused and trust my pitches,” says Harris.
Harris was pitching the entire game and in her words, redeemed herself with this win against Cerritos.
“I know we’re the best team in the state, I believe that,” said Harris.
Infielder Jaela Ruiz spoke on her highlight of this game as being a trustful process.
“Us having each other’s backs and trusting our coaches,” says Ruiz.
Players were asked if there was any doubt about winning, but there seemed to have never been any.
“No doubt. We really wanted to win. We were going to get our lick back,” said Ruiz.
The softball team’s next home game is on March 21 where they will take on El Camino at 1 p.m.