The Saugus softball program remains undefeated in the Foothill League at 7-0 with five league games remaining on the schedule.
Meanwhile, in the Heritage League, Santa Clarita Christian School (SCCS) and Trinity Classical Academy find themselves near the bottom of the standings as the season enters its final stretch.
Saugus (12-6, 7-0) vs. Dos Pueblos (14-4):
The Centurions are coming off a pair of dominant league wins, defeating Golden Valley 25-0 and Castaic 10-2. Outside of Foothill League play, Saugus holds a 5-6 record.
Offensively, the Centurions have been led by Savanna Smith, who leads the team with 19 runs and 23 hits, while Amelia Johnson has a team-high 28 RBIs and seven doubles.
Saugus’ next challenge comes on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. against Dos Pueblos.
West Ranch (15-5, 6-1) vs. Oak Park (11-8):
The Wildcats sit just one game behind Saugus in the Foothill League standings. With five league games remaining, the race for the league title remains competitive.
West Ranch is coming off two league wins, defeating Hart 4-2 and dominating Golden Valley 28-1. The offense has been productive across the board, with Torrey Price and Naomi Stoll each scoring 32 runs. Stoll also leads the team with 41 hits, 36 RBIs, and seven home runs.
West Ranch will face Oak Park on Wednesday at 3:15 p.m. before returning to league play against Castaic.
Valencia (8-5, 4-2) at Hart (9-10, 4-3):
The Vikings and Hawks will meet Thursday in a matchup that could help determine third place in the Foothill League standings.
Both teams are coming off key league wins, with Hart defeating Canyon 14-1 and Valencia topping Golden Valley 11-5.
Hart is led by Naima Melendez, who has 31 hits and 22 RBIs, while Kailyn Dodson leads the team with 21 runs. For Valencia, Blair Rune leads the team with 18 hits and 17 RBIs, while Sydney Bolder has scored a team-high 13 runs.
Castaic (7-6, 2-5) vs. West Ranch (15-5, 6-1):
The Coyotes have struggled in Foothill League play with just two wins, but have found success in non-league competition, going 5-1 while outscoring opponents 51-13.
Tatum McAfee leads Castaic with 15 runs, 22 hits, and 16 RBIs, while Emma French has contributed 20 hits and 14 RBIs.
Castaic will travel to face West Ranch on Thursday, April 16.
Golden Valley (3-13, 0-7) vs. Van Nuys (6-5):
The Grizzlies have faced a challenging season and remain winless in league play. With five league games remaining, Golden Valley will look to build momentum.
Before returning to league competition, the Grizzlies will host Van Nuys in non-league play Thursday at 3:15 p.m.
SCCS (3-7, 1-3) vs. Vasquez (7-7):
Santa Clarita Christian sits in fifth place in the Heritage League with six remaining games, all against league opponents.
Aubrey Moore leads the Cardinals with 15 hits and 12 runs, while freshman Presley Waldron has a team-high 14 RBIs.
SCCS will face Vasquez on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.
Trinity (1-8, 1-4) vs. Vasquez (7-7):
The Knights enter the matchup on a five-game losing streak, most recently falling 34-24 to Palmdale Academy Charter School. In that game, Aubrey Kua and Heaven Galbreath each scored five runs.
Trinity will look to bounce back when they take on Vasquez on Friday at 4 p.m.
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