The Vikings exploded in the third with seven runs scored in a home game on Mar. 26 where LBCC won 10-1 with another mercy rule decision in the fifth.
The Vikings were down in the first but scored in the second due to second baseman Haleigh Jacobs’ single that scored third baseman Michelle Cervantes to tie the game.
Pitching has continued to play a strong role in the Vikings’ wins this season.
Pitcher Ella Haugo earned another win and had a complete game.
“I just think I felt comfortable and confident everywhere. Which is a tribute to the team and making me feel like I’m a part of it,” said Haugo.
Haugo continued a strong outing with good pitches, allowing only one run, because left fielder Rayanna Quintanar singled to score shortstop Emily Ramirez.
In Haugos complete game, she struck out three and allowed only four hits, and the one run ending in a 10-1 Mercy Rule for the second time in March.
“Elle Haugo is really catching a rhythm. We knew she would,” said Martinez.
Martinez shares how Haugo took a little time at the beginning of the season to get herself back to where she needed to be as a pitcher.
“And we have an entire staff of pitchers. So we’re just kind of leaning on her arm right now. But all of our pitchers will make an appearance soon,” Martinez said.
Like a fireworks explosion, the Vikings took control in the third, scoring seven runs to break the game open.
Catcher, Zara Mineo, drove in two runs with a double and Ella Haugo with a two-run double, and an RBI double by Haleigh Jacobs.
“I feel good. We love winning a series against a conference competitor. And we played really well, we have a really good rhythm and are in a really good place right now. It’s just a really fun group to work with,” said Martinez.
LBCC Vikings’ pitcher, Ella Haugo, throws a pitch against East Los Angeles on Thursday. Haugo pitched all 5 innings, allowing four hits and only one run. The Vikings beat ELAC 10-1. (Jayleen Vasquez)
Even parents are noticing the positive vibe and impact the team has had on their child’s experience.
“I think they have great chemistry and they play well together. She’s at home,” said Omi Leomiti, mother of Natania Leomiti, LBCC’s first base player. Noelie Guerrero came in to pinch hit, where she hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the fifth to end the game.
“It felt good because I was a little bit behind in the count. So it just felt good to be able to come through for myself,” Guerrero said.
The next game for the Vikings was dedicated to Women’s History Month, where they had a pregame tailgate and honored the women in sports at our LBCC.
“I feel really fortunate and blessed that the college uses us as a Women’s History Month celebration. It’ll be our third one. I’m super grateful. They’re super supportive of women’s sports here (LBCC),” said head coach Megan Martinez.
Martinez shares how, “As a director of softball operations, I’m one of the two females on campus to be in that position, and I feel really blessed to be here. So we’re really excited to honor the important women on our campus. It goes from custodial services to the dean to the president,” Martinez continued.
The Softball team has since ended its season and will be playing Chaffey at 2 p.m., Friday, May 1,2026 at LBCC.
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