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Westlake High School’s softball team secured a convincing 7-2 victory over Chaminade in the CIF-Southern Section Division 3 playoffs, ending Chaminade’s playoff run. This win marks Westlake’s advancement to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2021, fueled by strong performances from key players. Meanwhile, Chaminade concludes their season with an overall record of 16-12-1. Westlake is set to face Mission Viejo next, presenting a new challenge as they strive for further success in the playoffs.
Westlake Village, CA – Westlake High School’s softball team triumphed over Chaminade with a decisive score of 7-2 in the second round of the CIF-Southern Section Division 3 playoffs on Saturday. This victory not only marks a significant win for Westlake but also ends Chaminade’s three-game winning streak and concludes their playoff run.
Chaminade, who had celebrated success in their previous game by scoring 12 runs, faced a tough challenge against Westlake, struggling to replicate their earlier performance. In the game, five players from Chaminade recorded at least one hit, with Kyriel Fletcher’s 1-for-3 hitting performance including a stolen base and one run scored.
The loss brings Chaminade’s overall record to 16-12-1, while Westlake improves their season tally to 17-13 with this victory. Westlake’s win is particularly notable as they advance to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2021.
Westlake’s roster showcased strong performances, with key contributions from players such as Olivia Tirsch, Kaia Tan, and Baylee Brown, each contributing two hits during the game. Their combined efforts were instrumental in securing the win against Chaminade, allowing Westlake to build momentum moving forward.
Following their victory, Westlake is set to face off against Mission Viejo at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Mission Viejo has established a reputation this season, allowing an average of 3.8 runs per game, presenting Westlake with an opportunity to challenge their defensive abilities.
Meanwhile, Chaminade finds themselves without any scheduled games as their journey in the playoffs has come to an end. The team had shown promise during their recent matches but fell short against a determined Westlake squad.
In addition to the Westlake-Chaminade match, another game scheduled in the Division 3 playoffs, featuring Royal against La Palma-Kennedy, has been rescheduled to Monday, May 19, creating additional anticipation for local fans following the playoff action.
This playoff round has showcased the competitive spirit of the teams, with Westlake advancing to the next stage and looking to capitalize on their newfound momentum against Mission Viejo. The dynamics of the upcoming game will be critical, as both teams strive for progression in the playoffs.
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- MaxPreps: Westlake Snaps Three Game Streak
- Wikipedia: High School Softball
- Daily News: Harvard-Westlake Girls Basketball
- Google Search: High School Softball Playoffs
- Sports Illustrated: California High School Baseball Rankings
- Google Scholar: High School Softball
- LA Times: High School Sports – Chaminade vs Harvard-Westlake
- Encyclopedia Britannica: High School Sports
- VC Star: Local Teams Advance to CIF-SS Softball Quarterfinals
- Google News: California Softball
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